Senior Counsel, Product & AI

Owner.com

. Serve as embedded legal counsel to Product, Engineering, and Payments, advising on new features, AI-powered tools, pricing models, and payments integrations from concept through launch .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal counsel for product development, particularly in AI and fintech, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, privacy laws, and risk assessment. Capable of translating complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for product and engineering teams.

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J.D. And Active Bar Membership6+ Years Of Legal ExperienceAI/ML Product AdvisingFintech Or Payments ExperienceSubstantive Privacy Law Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ReviewRegulatory CompliancePrivacy LawContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentData LicensingIncident ResponsePlaybook CreationProduct GuidanceDigital Accessibility Compliance

Soft Skills

Independent WorkAdaptabilityClear Communication

Industry Keywords

AI RegulationEmbedded PaymentsCCPA/CPRAGDPRPCI-DSSADA Title IIIWCAGRestaurant TechnologyHospitality TechVertical SaaS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as embedded legal counsel to Product, Engineering, and Payments, advising on new features, AI-powered tools, pricing models, and payments integrations from concept through launch
Own legal review of AI-related products and features, including training data sourcing, model risk, algorithmic decision-making, and required disclosures
Advise on regulatory compliance for payments and fintech-adjacent products, including embedded payments, money movement, card network rules, and PCI-DSS considerations
Build and maintain product privacy program elements, including data collection and retention practices, consumer disclosures, and compliance with CCPA/CPRA and other state privacy laws
Monitor emerging AI regulation, including state AI laws, FTC guidance, and relevant international frameworks, and translate it into practical product guidance
Draft and negotiate technology, data, and AI vendor agreements, including data and model licensing terms
Advise on digital accessibility compliance, including ADA Title III risk and WCAG conformance
Partner with the General Counsel and business teams on regulatory risk assessments for new markets, products, and features
Build scalable playbooks, templates, and self-serve tools for product and engineering teams
Support privacy or AI-related incident response across engineering, security, and communications
Manage outside counsel on discrete regulatory, payments, or AI matters as needed
Report to the Head of Legal and serve as an early Legal team hire with significant ownership over compliant product development

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
6+ years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house product counsel experience at a technology company
Direct experience advising on AI/ML products, with familiarity with the emerging AI regulatory landscape
Experience with fintech or payments products, including embedded payments, money movement, card issuing, or similar
Substantive privacy law experience, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and state comprehensive privacy laws
Experience in restaurant technology, hospitality tech, or vertical SaaS strongly preferred
Experience creating processes, playbooks, and standards
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for product and engineering teams
Comfort working independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment with incomplete information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pre-IPO equity package
Comprehensive health coverage
Remote-first workplace
Unlimited PTO
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