Product Counsel
Malwarebytes.com
230k - 270k USD/year
Office
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full Time
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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
This role is paying between $230k - $270k for the right candidate
Product Counsel
Office
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full Time
230k - 270k USD/year
August 22, 2025