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Yext is seeking a Senior Product and Platform Counsel to join its Legal Team. This role is crucial for advising the company on regulatory and compliance aspects of its products and platform, from concept to launch. The ideal candidate is a business-oriented attorney who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a track record of successfully counseling in areas including data protection and privacy, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and cybersecurity.
What this role involves:
- Work with business units to ensure products and services comply with rules, laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with product teams to align compliance requirements with business and technology roadmaps.
- Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes (e.g. GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy, AI Act, DORA) and translate legal requirements into actionable guidance.
- Educate product and engineering teams on legal and regulatory considerations for new technologies and product features.
- Assist with the negotiation of commercial contracts, including high-value enterprise agreements and data-sharing agreements.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience with some in-house experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience working in SaaS, enterprise technology, or highly regulated industries.
- Deep understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and AI governance.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.
- Strong stakeholder management and business acumen to partner effectively with business partners.
What this role offers:
- Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave.
- Equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.
