F5 is looking for a Product Counsel to champion legal strategy for cloud services, security solutions, and on-prem technologies, unlocking new opportunities and steering product development at the intersection of law and technology.
Requirements
- Experience advising on AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/or complex commercial agreements.
- Deep understanding of privacy laws, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory frameworks impacting technology products.
- Technical experience in technology or software industries, especially with cloud-based services, network infrastructure, or application delivery platforms.
- Experience advising on AI governance frameworks, machine learning model deployment, AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/or complex commercial agreements for multiple geopolitical jurisdictions and in highly regulated sectors.
- Deep familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, DDoS mitigation, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) solutions.
- Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, ISO 42001, and NIST standards.
Responsibilities
- Advise & Strategize: Partner directly with Product Managers, Architects, and technical teams as a subject matter expert to provide strategic counsel on solutions, including hosted services and on-prem products.
- Lead High-Impact Legal Initiatives: Drive significant organizational change and compliance improvements. Influence the design and deployment of AI-driven products by advising on legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in emerging technologies.
- Advise on Go-to-Market : Align product design, deployment and launches with global legal requirements and market expectations, enabling F5’s innovation to reach customers faster.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work hand-in-hand with other team members within the Office of the General Counsel, including Business Counsel, IP, Compliance, and other departments to integrate privacy-by-design, data protection, responsible use of AI, and robust governance frameworks into every product and ensure such frameworks are supported by F5’s commercial contracts.
- Identify & Execute Improvements: Drive continuous improvement in legal practices and processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive Product Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive legal analysis and monitor evolving regulations (privacy, cybersecurity, AI) and translate complex requirements into actionable, solution-oriented advice for technical stakeholders and Business Counsel.
Other
- BS, BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field—your expertise lets you partner deeply with our product and engineering leads.
- JD, LLB, or equivalent degree.
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in WA and/or CA .
- 3 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
- Exceptional communication skills—able to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable legal guidance for a range of business partners.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment, fostering collaboration and driving results.
- 5 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 2 years focused on technology products or services.
