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Deputy General Counsel
Company | Strava |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $309000 – $329000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | JD |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 15+ years of experience with a blend of in-house product counseling and litigation management, ideally within a multinational, consumer-facing technology company
- Ability to find innovative, practical solutions to complex legal challenges, balancing risk tolerance with business objectives
- Ability to clearly distill complex legal requirements into actionable guidance and influence at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership experience, mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with cross-functional partners
Responsibilities
- Lead Product Counseling by managing the Product Legal function and acting as a trusted advisor to internal teams throughout the product development lifecycle, implementing privacy-by-design strategies, and ensuring that product launches are calibrated properly for legal risk
- Oversee Litigation Strategy by directing litigation matters from initial risk assessment through resolution, managing external counsel, and developing holistic strategies to mitigate risks to Strava’s business
- Provide Cross-Functional Guidance by partnering closely with stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, Marketing, and the executive team—to align on legal considerations for product roadmaps and ensure consistent, proactive risk management
- Shape Regulatory Approach by monitoring emerging regulatory trends and potential litigation risks and using that perspective to influence company policy and strategy
- Protect our IP by thoughtfully managing and extending our IP portfolio, as well as through enforcement of our protected assets
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.