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Description
Malwarebytes believes that when people and organizations are free from threats, they are free to thrive. Founded in 2008, CEO Marcin Kleczynski had one mission: to rid the world of malware. Today, Malwarebytes has grown beyond malware remediation to ensuring cyber protection for everyone, providing device protection, privacy, and prevention solutions in the home, on-the-go, at work, or on campus. With threat hunters and innovators across the world, we want great people, like YOU, to join our team!
Who We Need:
We're seeking a business-minded Product Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and design teams to bring innovative products to market while managing legal risk and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams on the development and launch of new features and services
- Provide strategic and pragmatic guidance on a range of product-related issues including privacy, data protection, IP, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance
- Draft, review, and maintain user-facing legal documents, including Terms of Use, Privacy Notices, Acceptable Use Policies, and in-product disclosures
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to assess risk and drive compliance solutions at every stage of the product lifecycle
- Review product-related public communications, including marketing claims, and terms of service
- Support incident response teams when security or data privacy issues arise
- Stay current on relevant laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, AI regulations) and translate them into actionable guidance
- Collaborate with the broader legal team on commercial, privacy, and compliance initiatives
Skills You'll Need to Have:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years at a reputable law firm with a focus on technology or privacy
- Strong experience drafting and updating Terms of Use, Privacy Notices, and other customer-facing legal content
- Deep understanding of U.S. and international data privacy laws and digital product regulations
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority
- Practical, risk-balanced approach to legal problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative spirit, low ego, and a sense of humor
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting products that use AI or machine learning
- Knowledge of open-source licensing and IP issues in a SaaS environment
- International legal experience (especially in the EU, UK, or Canada)
Benefits and Perks
- An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world
- A great work environment that supports growth, development, and most importantly having fun!
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Competitive salary
- 401k + company match
- Open Time Off Policy
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness programs
Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws:
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- Know Your Rights: Discrimination is Illegal
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
This role is paying between $230k - $270k for the right candidate
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions
Designation
Counsel
Key Skills Required
CommunicationComplianceComprehensiveConsumer ProtectionData ProtectionDesignDevelopmentDraftingEmployee ReferralGuidanceIncident ResponseInfluenceInsuranceInsurance CoverageLearningLegal DocumentsLife InsuranceMachine LearningMarketingPracticalProven AbilityRegulatory ComplianceRemediationSecuritySense of HumorVerbal CommunicationWellness ProgramsWritten and Verbal CommunicationInternationalMalwarebytes
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $230,000 - $270,000 / Annual Salary
Experience: 5 - 6 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: Malwarebytes
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
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