We are an outcomes-focused learning company with a steadfast focus on improving learning environments, one classroom at a time. Working with us means joining a remote team of diverse, committed, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Guardians put their heads together to solve problems, learn together from experiments that fail, and stand together by their work with full accountability. We balance our diligence with an inclusive culture that invites everyone to bring their whole self to work. Join us and learn why “I love the people here” is one of the most frequent comments we hear from Guardians.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Product Counsel to join our legal team supporting our product and other business functions supporting the product. In this role, you will become the primary legal advisor for certain products advising on a wide range of legal issues, including data privacy, intellectual property, responsible AI, and other areas within the unique context of educational technology. This position sits on the Legal Team, a team that collaborates with cross-functional partners to create. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful collaborator, strong communicator, and practical, business-oriented problem solver.
What You'll Do
- Partner with subject matter experts on key issues related to the products providing practical and creative legal guidance in a highly regulated environment.
- Advise the product and engineering teams on a wide range of legal issues, including privacy, intellectual property rights, data security, consumer protection laws (e.g., COPPA, FERPA, CCPA), and responsible AI.
- Counsel regarding new feature and product offerings, billing and payments issues, third party partnerships, and integrations.
- Support GoGuardian’s product-related communications from product marketing, corporate communications, and other user-facing teams on product-related descriptions and disclosures.
- Draft and update end user license agreements, terms of service, privacy policies and consents, and other legal terms for GoGuardian’s customers.
- Provide guidance on a variety of other topics related to GoGuardian’s products, including intellectual property, litigation support, and other subject areas as they arise.
- Interface effectively and efficiently with external counsel as needed.
Who You Are
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or technology company.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and in active good standing with at least one state bar.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about technology law and policy, privacy law, and schools.
- Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communicator with the ability to distill complex topics into understandable pieces of guidance for business team members.
- Eager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environment.
- Fueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscape.
- Something else? Tell us! We want to learn more about you…
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, and an employee equity plan.
- Flexible time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a paid year-end holiday break.
- A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…
Plus the intangible:
- A varied and challenging role in an innovative, global company.
- Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.
The typical base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.
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