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Product Counsel

Nex
Location
San Jose, California or Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
CEO Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. and active bar membership in good standing (California or another U.S. state, as applicable)
  • 4-7+ years of relevant legal experience, combining law firm and in-house product counseling at a technology or consumer products company
  • Deep, hands-on experience with children's privacy compliance (COPPA, age-appropriate design frameworks, GDPR-K or similar)
  • Experience advising product, engineering, and design teams throughout the full product development lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of consumer protection law as applied to subscriptions, promotions, and marketing claims
  • Comfort advising on emerging AI/computer vision regulatory questions
Nice to have
  • Privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar), or willingness to obtain one
  • Experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, gaming, or toy/kids' products
  • Experience supporting sweepstakes, contests, or promotions tied to consumer products or subscriptions
  • Exposure to patent or trademark strategy in a product/engineering context
  • Experience advising on international product launches and multi-jurisdictional compliance
What the job really is

The Product Counsel at Nex will serve as the primary legal partner for various teams including Product, Engineering, and Marketing, focusing on privacy and compliance, particularly for children's products. This role involves owning the privacy program, advising on legal risks throughout the product lifecycle, and building legal processes from scratch to support Nex's growth. The position requires a proactive approach to legal guidance as new features and products are developed.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy
  • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth
  • Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Things to weigh
  • Role involves building legal functions from scratch, which may require significant initiative and independence
  • Focus on children's privacy compliance may limit exposure to other legal areas
  • No specific mention of remote work policies or team structure for remote employees
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Role clarity5/5
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