Product Counsel

The role

You will serve as a primary legal partner to product development and R&D organizations. You will provide legal guidance across the product development lifecycle to help teams innovate and protect intellectual property.

What you will do

• Serve as a primary legal advisor to product development and R&D organizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements.
• Partner with Data Science, Signal Processing, and Research teams on research initiatives and scientific collaborations.
• Advise Product and Software Engineering teams on intellectual property, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, and Engineering teams on security obligations and data protection.
• Partner with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to review product claims and marketing communications.
• Develop guidance on confidentiality, trade secret protection, and intellectual property ownership.
• Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities associated with new technologies like AI and machine learning.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a major law firm advising technology, life sciences, consumer technology, or similarly innovative companies
• Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial and technology agreements
• Exceptional legal judgment, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks

Nice to have

• Experience advising on software, data, intellectual property, research collaborations, or technology product development

Benefits

• Base salary
• Generous equity package

Before you apply

• Must be prepared to relocate to the Boston, MA office if necessary
• Participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

About the company

WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. The company uses technology, research, and data-driven insights to help members achieve their goals.