Associate General Counsel - Product - Partnerships

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate General Counsel – Product – Partnerships based in the United States.** Join a forward-thinking legal team supporting the development and commercialization of advanced technology across computing, networking, sensing, and security. In this senior legal role, you will partner directly with product, research, engineering, and go-to-market teams to help bring innovative technologies from concept to market. You will lead complex strategic transactions and partnerships, including licensing, joint development, and supply and manufacturing agreements. Beyond advising on legal matters, you will help establish and scale a dedicated product legal function that supports the business as it grows. You will translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance while helping teams navigate emerging regulatory and commercial challenges. This is an opportunity to shape legal strategy in a rapidly evolving technology landscape where innovation, sound judgment, and cross-functional collaboration are essential. ### Accountabilities - Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to product and research teams throughout the full product lifecycle, with strategic transactions and partnerships as key areas of responsibility. - Draft, negotiate, and execute complex technology transactions that advance product strategy, including strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, joint development arrangements, and supply and manufacturing contracts. - Help establish and develop the processes, playbooks, and operational infrastructure of a new product legal function designed to scale with the business. - Collaborate closely with product, research, engineering, finance, privacy, compliance, trade, and other cross-functional stakeholders, as well as external legal counsel. - Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders while incorporating product, engineering, and commercial priorities into legal advice. - Support strategic decision-making by identifying legal risks, evaluating commercial opportunities, and helping teams navigate novel and ambiguous legal questions. - Contribute to efficient legal service delivery by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and leverage existing AI tools or help develop more effective solutions. - Balance legal risk management with business objectives to facilitate product development, commercialization, and strategic growth. ### Requirements - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. - Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, or eligibility for in-house or registered counsel status in the state of employment. - At least 8 years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm, in an in-house legal department, or a combination of both. - Substantial experience advising on strategic partnerships involving the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of technology products in the United States and internationally. - Demonstrated success drafting, negotiating, and executing complex technology transactions with a direct impact on business or product strategy. - Strong versatility across product and transactional legal matters, with the ability and willingness to develop expertise beyond established practice areas. - Excellent judgment and the ability to provide confident, practical guidance when addressing novel legal issues, ambiguous situations, and emerging technologies. - Strong business acumen and the ability to align legal recommendations with product development, engineering, commercial priorities, and broader organizational goals. - Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and an interest in improving team efficiency through technology, including AI-enabled tools. **Preferred qualifications:** - In-house legal experience at an established U.S. technology company. - Experience supporting hardware products or hardware-focused businesses. - Experience with post-acquisition integration involving products, technologies, or businesses. - Proficiency in multiple languages. **Additional role details:** - The position may be performed fully remotely or onsite or in a hybrid arrangement from one of the company's U.S. offices. - Travel of up to 10% may be required. - Employment is subject to applicable U.S. export control and government contract requirements. Depending on the work involved, candidates may need to meet the relevant U.S. Person eligibility requirements or obtain the necessary authorization. Additional immigration-status information may be reviewed by compliance personnel to determine eligibility. ### Benefits - **Annual base salary:** $160,000–$200,000 USD. Compensation may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, office location, market data, and internal compensation considerations. - Additional total compensation package that includes bonus opportunities and equity. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. - 401(k) plan with employer matching. - Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. - Parental and adoption leave. - Legal insurance. - Home technology stipend. - Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote work or onsite and hybrid options at U.S. offices. - An inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages autonomy, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to emerging technology.