Senior Counsel, Latch
Product & Privacy
$160-210k
Plus equity
Smart lock company
Posted today
Smart lock company
101-200 employees
Posted today
$160-210k
Plus equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To deliver a full-building operating system designed to help owners, residents, and third parties like guests, couriers, and service providers seamlessly experience the modern building.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of legal experience in product counseling for B2B technology companies, including a minimum of 2 years of in-house experience. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong academic credentials
- Experience advising software and hardware product managers and engineers on regulatory compliance and privacy matters
- CIPP/US or CIPP/E certification strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of regulations related to hardware manufacturing
- J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
What the job involves
- We are looking for a business-oriented Senior Counsel - Product & Privacy who is passionate about technology and its potential to improve spaces and the residential experience to join our Legal team
- This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with global teams across DOOR to advise on product development and initiatives, and track regulations and emerging privacy standards affecting access control technology and IoT devices
- You will be working in an innovative space, at an exciting time at DOOR as we build a new platform and scale our offerings
- In this role, you will primarily counsel our Product/Engineering and business teams on product compliance, data privacy matters, and collaborate with our Security team
- You will also handle legal and regulatory matters related to hardware devices and SaaS offerings as well as assess legal and ethical risks related to AI in access control solutions and smart spaces
- This role is remote (U.S-based) and reports to the Associate General Counsel - Go-to-Market, Compliance & Privacy
- Advise our Product and Engineering team on legal and regulatory issues throughout the product development lifecycle
- Advise on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian data protections laws
- Provide legal guidance on AI-driven products and features and ensure compliance with emerging AI laws and guidance in the U.S. (both federal and state) and Canada’s AI and Data Act (AIDA)
- Draft, review and negotiate data protection and security agreements with third-party vendors, SaaS partners, and last-mile service providers
- Support the design and delivery of smart locks, IoT devices and SaaS solutions, addressing legal considerations specific to hardware manufacturing and sales
- Monitor and provide guidance on evolving privacy, consumer protection, and technology regulations, helping DOOR stay ahead of regulatory trends
- Work with the Associate General Counsel to develop and maintain policies for user data collection, smart access logs, and IoT device tracking
- Lead privacy investigations, reporting obligations, and remediation efforts in the event of data breaches, cyberattacks, or unauthorized access
- Coordinate with IT, Security, and Customer Service teams on security incident handling and notifications
- Advise on consumer protection, marketing, and advertising matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts as needed
Our take
Latch specializes in keyless entry security systems enabling property owners to operate every door to their properties from a smartphone. In addition to its core business, the company also provides software that enables the remote monitoring and operation of services inside a building, like lighting, heating and air conditioning.
The business saw rapid growth across the US, as it has partnered with some of the largest real estate developers and property managers in the country, like Alliance and AMLI. Today, one in ten new apartments in the US are built using Latch's technology. The company has also announced its expansion into commercial office space with the launch of LatchOS for offices.
Latch went public in 2021 at a valuation of about $1.5 billion, but has since suffered setbacks due to its rapid growth just before a market downturn which affected both the tech and property sectors where Latch operates. Having conducted a large scale restructuring in response, the company is now aiming for profitability and cautious growth instead of rapid expansion.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-48% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company values
- Contagious Determination: We pursue excellence. Our ability to persevere together allows us to go beyond expectations
- Humility: We believe in the strength of team over self. We embody empathy and respect. When disagreements arise, we communicate and commit
- Trust: Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. We act and communicate with honesty and care
- Inclusion: We believe in the power of a diverse team. We embrace everyone’s differences and strive to create safe and welcoming spaces for all
- Action with Intent: We have a vision for a better future and a desire to lead the way. We learn as we go and are unafraid of taking deliberate risks while remaining flexible to reach our goals
- Privacy: We believe everyone’s privacy is sacrosanct. We base each decision on our commitment to protect all information shared with us
Company HQ
Chelsea, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Brian Jones
(CTO)Studied at Rochester Institute of Technology. They were a Quality Engineer at Brinkman Precision. Became a Hardware Lead at GridPotential.
Thomas Meyerhoffer
(CDO)They were a Designer at IDEO. They worked as Senior Designer at Apple for 3 years. They are an Investor and Advisor to Syng, and have owned Meyerhoffer for the past 22 years.
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