Why Use This Template?
- Built for modern legal–product collaboration
Crafted by product law practitioners who understand how legal teams support product, engineering, privacy, AI, and compliance. - Clear and aligned for hiring managers
Outlines responsibilities, expectations, and competencies to help you hire counsel who can truly partner with product teams. - Customizable for any company stage
Adaptable for startups hiring their first Product Counsel or enterprises expanding specialized roles. - Aligned with Product Law Hub standards
Reflects industry-leading expectations for product counseling, cross-functional collaboration, and balanced legal strategy.
What’s Inside
- A complete, ready-to-edit Product Counsel job description
- Role overview, responsibilities, and competencies
- Optional add-ons for seniority levels (Junior, Mid, Senior)
- Editable format for HR systems, job boards, and internal documentation
Who This Template Is For
- In-house legal teams defining or refining their Product Counsel role
- General Counsels building product-focused legal functions
- HR and Talent teams hiring legal professionals who can work in tech environments
- Startups & scaleups needing practical guidance for a “first legal hire”
- Legal Ops teams standardizing job design and documentation
- Lawyers exploring product counseling careers seeking clarity on the role