About Vercel
The front-end platform developers trust
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2015, originally as Zeit
- Over $563 million raised in Series D funding
- Popular Next.js framework used by major brands
- Serves clients like Meta, McDonald's, and Under Armour
Vercel, headquartered in Walnut, CA, is a leading Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider specializing in front-end development. The company is known for its popular Next.js framework, which supports the Jamstack architecture, enabling developers to create fast and secure websites. With over $563 mill...
π Benefits
Vercel offers an inclusive healthcare package, unlimited PTO with a recommended 4 weeks off per year, and stock options. Employees enjoy a flexible wo...
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Vercel fosters a culture focused on optimizing the development and deployment experience. As a remote-first company, it values flexibility and inclusi...
Legal Counsel β’ Lead
Vercel β’ San Francisco - Hybrid
Overview
Vercel is hiring a Director of Product Foundations to lead privacy and regulatory matters within the legal team. You'll oversee IP and litigation while collaborating with various teams to ensure product velocity at scale. This role requires 12+ years of legal experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned legal professional with 12+ years of experience, particularly in product counseling, privacy, and regulatory matters. You hold a California Bar admission or are eligible for Registered In-House Counsel exception and are in good standing. Your background includes leading legal teams and developing strategies that align with business objectives.
You possess strong analytical skills and can translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for product teams. Your experience has equipped you with the ability to build scalable programs using policies, playbooks, templates, and trainings, ensuring compliance while enabling rapid product development.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead Vercelβs privacy program and regulatory strategy, ensuring that the company adheres to legal standards while maintaining product velocity. You will oversee the legal teamβs incident response processes and manage IP strategy and litigation matters. Collaborating closely with Security, Trust & Safety, and GRC teams, you will ensure that legal considerations are integrated into product development processes.
You will be responsible for creating and implementing frameworks that guide product teams in navigating legal complexities. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of compliance and risk management within the organization, enabling teams to ship products efficiently and responsibly.
What we offer
At Vercel, we provide a collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of web development and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence.
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