Senior Product Counsel, Tekion

• At least 7 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years of in-house experience working with product and engineering teams
• A strong mix of legal, technical, and business acumen that will allow you to understand and discuss complex technical issues and data flows
• Experience providing clear and actionable advice on developing consumer-facing tools (e.g., digital retail tools, customer management software (CRM), and chatbots), consumer financing rules and regulations, and/or consumer advertising
• A deep understanding of automotive regulations, and industry trends—particularly U.S., Canadian, and European requirements for the automotive industry
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Developing B2B products and services using security and privacy by design principles
• Deep regulatory knowledge of state,federal and global rules affecting the automotive industry (GLBA; FTC Safeguards Rule; and dealer data sharing laws); and
• Experience with intellectual property issues in products (e.g., licensing data to/from third parties and identifying product innovations warranting IP protection)
• JD from a recognized U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction (preferably California)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Demonstrate the ability not only to perform assigned tasks but also to contribute ideas and participate in the development of the Legal team, enhancing its processes, tools, partnerships, and visibility across Tekion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with teams across different time zones
• Attention to detail, willingness to roll up their sleeves to get into the details and drive creative solutions but ability to think on the fly and drive efficient deal process and fast decision making
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships

Desirable

• We're doing some incredible work in the Legal team and building the foundation for the hypergrowth that Tekion is undergoing
• In this role, you will work on some of the most strategic initiatives of the company and will partner cross-functionally with our brilliant innovators across teams
• Disrupting an industry doesn’t come easy and you will deliver creative, bold, and practical solutions that help us break through while elegantly managing risk
• If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge, can simplify complexity, thrives in a fastpaced environment, and loves to partner with people, we’re looking for you
• This is key role on a growing team - you will have the opportunity to meaningfully shape both the team and the business
• Partner with our Product, Engineering, Design, Compliance, and other teams to provide practical and actionable advice as we launch new and exciting products
• Serve as the primary legal advisor, providing front-line support to product managers, engineers, sales, marketing, and others on matters related to product development, compliance, data privacy, and AI usage
• Monitor and interpret changes to laws and policies relevant to product goals and objectives, including privacy, AI governance, and updates and regulatory changes affecting automotive marketing and sales
• Assess risk and regulatory changes, prioritize them for Tekion's products and services, and implement necessary changes
• Create and implement policies, practices, and tools to ensure consistent and scalable implementation of legal guidance and alignment on risks