Product Attorney

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companiesWe're looking for a business-minded attorney to join our Legal team as Product Counsel who will report to the Director - Legal Product & StrategyYou'll handle day-to-day product counselling by providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice throughout the product-development lifecycle, helping teams navigate complex issues while moving quickly and thoughtfullyThis role will partner closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Privacy, and GTM functions to support innovation, manage risk, and enable the next generation of data and analytics solutionsYou will need to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that helps stakeholders make informed decisions. Success in this role will depend on a growth mindset, building trusted relationships, understanding our products and technology, and balancing thoughtful risk management with execution speedTechnologies You'll Use: Ironclad, Salesforce, Jira, Notion, Slack, among othersAdvise Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders on legal issues throughout the product development lifecycleReview and assess new products, features, and initiatives, providing timely, business-oriented legal guidance that balances risk management with innovation and execution speedCounsel teams on intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, AI, security, and regulatory considerations affecting company productsDevelop scalable legal guidance, policies, playbooks, and training materials that empower teams to make informed decisionsPartner with commercial, privacy, security, compliance, and corporate legal colleagues to address cross-functional legal issues and drive alignmentMonitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry developments and translate them into actionable guidancePerform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assignedThis role will require strong legal judgment, sound business instincts, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving technical environmentCandidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting issues early, and helping teams move forward with clear, actionable adviceExcellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to technical, business, legal, and executive audiencesDeliver high-quality legal analysis, attention to detail, and execution across a broad range of product counseling mattersJ.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state barOperate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while balancing competing priorities and business objectives to drive resultsCreative mindset and an ability to find solutions where others see barriers4-7 years of relevant legal experience counseling SaaS companiesExperience using AI tools (such as Claude or similar) to enhance legal workflow efficiencyExperience advising software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, developer tools companies regarding open-source software licensing, compliance, and governance a bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr