Sr. Counsel; Product, Privacy, and AI

The role

You will serve as a legal advisor to Product, Engineering, Security, and business teams. You will provide guidance on enterprise software, cloud services, privacy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology regulations throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will do

• Serve as a legal advisor to Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assess new products, features, technologies, and business initiatives for legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal guidance on enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to incorporate privacy-by-design principles into product development.
• Provide legal advice on global privacy and data protection laws.
• Draft, review, and advise on product and privacy-related agreements and documentation.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Monitor and assess emerging global technology and cybersecurity regulations.
• Manage complex legal matters and collaborate with the global Legal team and outside counsel.
• Develop scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, policies, and training materials.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience providing legal counsel on technology products, software development, or related product and regulatory matters
• Strong technical understanding of software and SaaS services
• Substantial experience advising on privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations
• Ability to independently advise Product and Engineering teams and analyze technical product functionality, data flows, and business models
• Exceptional legal judgment to develop practical, risk-based solutions
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters and operate in a fast-paced, global organization

Nice to have

• Prior in-house legal experience at an enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity company
• Experience advising on AI governance, AI-enabled product development, and emerging AI regulation
• Familiarity with software intellectual property, open-source licensing, technology transactions, and other IP matters
• Experience counseling multinational technology organizations on cross-border privacy and regulatory issues
• Privacy or AI governance certifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or AIGP

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days
• 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on first day
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven
• 24/7 virtual veterinary care via AirVet
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting

About the company

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient. Headquartered in Seattle, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide.