Senior Product Counsel, Spectacles
Snap, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Snap's Legal Team is the company’s dedicated in-house law firm, thought partner, and advisor. The team supports matters such as privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact, working closely with Snap team members.
We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to join the Product Legal team. You’ll be responsible for counseling on hardware and software issues related to AI, AR, and Spectacles, and you’ll work with Engineering, Product, and Design teams through development to launch.
What You’ll Do
Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to understand and assess new products and technologies, from early development stages through launch.
Review engineering and design specifications for privacy-by-design requirements and legal compliance.
Analyze potential legal and safety risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies.
Work with legal and business colleagues to develop regulatory compliance and go‑to‑market strategies.
Help scale the legal organization by developing innovative processes—including AI—to support the fast‑moving engineering, product, and design teams.
Help draft public‑facing descriptions, terms, and product inserts of new products and technologies.
Conduct trainings for engineers and other teams across the company.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
Strong understanding of laws and experience across a range of legal disciplines (e.g., advertising, privacy, consumer protection, marketing, IP).
Strong subject matter expert on all things AR, AI and hardware.
Detail‑oriented, business‑friendly, and a phenomenal teammate, with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company on complex, multifaceted issues.
Experience working directly with engineers and product managers.
Comfortable mastering new areas of law and tech.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
Active membership in at least one state bar.
8+ years of experience practicing law.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience counseling clients on hardware legal issues, including compliance with global hardware regulations and safety and repair standards, and counseling on product liability issues. Bonus points if you have experience with wearable technology.
Experience advising clients on domestic and global privacy issues, including ones related to AI, AR, and wearable technology.
Experience directly advising and working with product teams and engineers to drive outcomes that balance risk mitigations and business objectives.
If you have a disability or special need requiring accommodation, please provide us with information.
Equity and Compensation Snap’s compensation includes equity in the form of RSUs.
Pay Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): Base salary range $251,000–$377,000 annually.
Pay Zone B: Base salary range $238,000–$358,000 annually.
Pay Zone C: Base salary range $213,000–$320,000 annually.
Benefits Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.
Equal Opportunity Employment Snap is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We comply with applicable laws and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a fair manner.
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We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to join the Product Legal team. You’ll be responsible for counseling on hardware and software issues related to AI, AR, and Spectacles, and you’ll work with Engineering, Product, and Design teams through development to launch.
What You’ll Do
Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to understand and assess new products and technologies, from early development stages through launch.
Review engineering and design specifications for privacy-by-design requirements and legal compliance.
Analyze potential legal and safety risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies.
Work with legal and business colleagues to develop regulatory compliance and go‑to‑market strategies.
Help scale the legal organization by developing innovative processes—including AI—to support the fast‑moving engineering, product, and design teams.
Help draft public‑facing descriptions, terms, and product inserts of new products and technologies.
Conduct trainings for engineers and other teams across the company.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
Strong understanding of laws and experience across a range of legal disciplines (e.g., advertising, privacy, consumer protection, marketing, IP).
Strong subject matter expert on all things AR, AI and hardware.
Detail‑oriented, business‑friendly, and a phenomenal teammate, with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company on complex, multifaceted issues.
Experience working directly with engineers and product managers.
Comfortable mastering new areas of law and tech.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
Active membership in at least one state bar.
8+ years of experience practicing law.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience counseling clients on hardware legal issues, including compliance with global hardware regulations and safety and repair standards, and counseling on product liability issues. Bonus points if you have experience with wearable technology.
Experience advising clients on domestic and global privacy issues, including ones related to AI, AR, and wearable technology.
Experience directly advising and working with product teams and engineers to drive outcomes that balance risk mitigations and business objectives.
If you have a disability or special need requiring accommodation, please provide us with information.
Equity and Compensation Snap’s compensation includes equity in the form of RSUs.
Pay Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): Base salary range $251,000–$377,000 annually.
Pay Zone B: Base salary range $238,000–$358,000 annually.
Pay Zone C: Base salary range $213,000–$320,000 annually.
Benefits Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.
Equal Opportunity Employment Snap is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We comply with applicable laws and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a fair manner.
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