Product Counsel

Tanium

Product Counsel providing legal guidance for product development and compliance at Tanium. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on legal matters related to technology and AI.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAddison • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $191,000 - $293,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on product-related issues, particularly in AI, privacy laws, and compliance with global regulations. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and negotiate complex agreements while ensuring adherence to legal standards.

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JD From An Accredited InstitutionActive State Bar Membership5+ Years Legal Experience In Technology IndustryFamiliarity With AI Legal ConsiderationsWorking Knowledge Of Global Privacy Laws

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceContract NegotiationCompliance ManagementRisk AssessmentPrivacy Impact AssessmentIntellectual Property StrategySoftware Development LifecycleLicensing AgreementsData SecurityExport Control

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationConsensus BuildingStrategic Goal Achievement

Industry Keywords

AI PoliciesSaaSGlobal Privacy LawsNIST AI RMFEU AI ActOpen-Source ReviewIncident Response ProgramData Handling PrinciplesProduct LifecycleTrade Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical legal advice and counseling on a full range of product-related issues that arise domestically and internationally
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering and Strategy teams through the entire product lifecycle to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and assist cross-functional efforts to achieve go-to-market goals
Serve as a legal advisor on AI matters, including advising on AI policies, liability, licensing, responsible AI development, deployment, and risk assessments
Develop and enhance processes designed to ensure ongoing product compliance with global laws and regulations, including global privacy laws, data security, export control and trade compliance
Negotiate inbound and outbound license agreements
Participate in the company's open-source review process
Advise on privacy by design, privacy impact assessments, and data handling and minimization principles throughout the software development lifecycle
Review product collateral and marketing materials
Serve as a subject matter expert on our products for the Contracts and Legal teams and assist with contract negotiations
Support the company's incident response program and respond to security events
Contribute to the company’s IP strategy and product roadmap, including management of patent and trademark portfolios and IP enforcement activities in coordination with product teams and outside counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited institution
Active and in good standing in at least one state bar
At least 5 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house, with substantive exposure to the software, SaaS, or related technology industry
Familiarity with emerging AI legal considerations, governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and regulations, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable guidance for product and engineering teams
Working knowledge of global privacy laws and their impact on software product development
Exceptionally good communication skills
Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a tightly-knit legal team
Ability to work cross-functionally within an organization to build consensus and achieve strategic goals as well as the ability to enforce legal requirements without alienating clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision plan
family planning benefits
health savings account
flexible spending account
transportation savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
life, accident and disability coverage
business travel accident insurance
employee assistance programs
disability insurance
other well-being benefits