General Counsel, Quora

• Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
• J.D. and licensed to practice law in the United States
• 8+ years of legal practice, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology company
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing or building legal teams
• Expertise advising on complex regulatory and product questions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Strong global regulatory awareness (especially around AI, UGC, and content moderation)
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical guidance for cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of balancing risk and business needs in scaling environments

Desirable

• We’re looking for an experienced General Counsel to lead and build Quora’s global legal function.
• You’ll be a key partner to our executive team, advising on legal, regulatory, and strategic challenges across AI, UGC, and global growth. This is a unique opportunity to define the legal function at a company known for cutting-edge product development and rapid iteration
• You’ll own all legal operations - from product counsel and regulatory compliance to corporate governance and team building - while navigating evolving global regulations and helping Quora stay at the forefront of knowledge sharing and AI
• Act as the primary legal partner for Poe and Quora’s global product teams, providing pragmatic advice on new AI products and evolving user-generated content regulations
• Own and oversee all aspects of Quora’s global legal operations, including corporate governance, IP, equity, and commercial transactions
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk across new and existing product areas, offering actionable guidance to drive product and business goals forward
• Build and lead a lean, high-impact legal team (including 2 immediate hires), and manage relationships with external counsel as needed
• Develop and maintain product policies, moderation practices, and regulatory frameworks to ensure Quora stays ahead of global developments
• Serve as a key advisor to the executive team, collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, trust & safety, and finance to enable responsible growth