Senior Product & Commercial Counsel, Houzz

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience, including startup or other in-house experience, preferably at a technology company
• Experience advising on product launches, including subscription products, or fintech / payments
• Familiarity with subscription laws, auto-renewal laws, advertising regulations and/or privacy basics
• Interest in AI-enabled products and emerging technology issues
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls with incomplete information
• Strong communication skills – verbally and in writing. That means you can speak and write in plain English, not only legalese
• Excellent legal and analytical skills, as well as soft skills such as negotiation and presentation skills
• An understanding of and enthusiasm for the Houzz Pro platform; and
• A JD and admission to a state bar

Desirable

• Houzz is seeking a mid-level Senior Product & Commercial Counsel to support Houzz Pro, our innovative SaaS platform for home renovation and construction professionals
• This role sits at the intersection of product development, monetization, and regulatory risk, and will be a core legal partner to Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams
• Houzz Pro is a core growth engine for the company
• In this role, you’ll help shape how legal supports a complex, evolving SaaS business, with visibility across high-impact initiatives
• Advise product and engineering teams on new features, launches, and iterations across Houzz Pro, including subscriptions, lead generation, CRM tools, and marketing automation
• Provide legal guidance to teams on: consumer protection, advertising, disclosures, auto-renewal, AI, pricing, and feature gating
• Spot regulatory risk early and translate legal requirements into workable product and UX guidance
• Partner with stakeholders on data use, consent flows, and regional compliance considerations
• Escalate complex, novel, or high-risk issues to senior legal leadership as appropriate
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting Houzz Pro and related business teams
• Help design scalable contract review and intake processes to support a commercial pipeline
• Act as a legal partner to Sales and Sales Ops for Houzz Pro
• Support Sales and Marketing teams on customer-facing terms, promos, pilot programs, and new monetization initiatives
• Advise on sales claims, marketing language, and competitive positioning to ensure accuracy and compliance