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Senior Product Counsel roles in the United States are accessible to international legal professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Host organizations work with a State Department-designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019, covering structured legal practice training in technology, IP, or commercial product law.
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At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 400,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
By The Numbers
Named #1 best software for small business of 2024 by G2
2,700+ employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Turkiye and growing
Over $500M in annual revenue
The SMB market is large (and growing!) with huge opportunities for Gusto to make an incredible impact for SMBs
+ There are 6.2M employers in the US, 98% have fewer than 100 employees
+ 550,000 new businesses are created each year in the US
What Product Management Is Like At Gusto
Our Product team is lean, which means you’ll have a high degree of impact and ownership. We believe in smaller, empowered teams that move quickly with less overhead. You’ll move fast by pairing sharp product judgment with fluency in AI tools — automating what slows teams down and amplifying what makes them creative and high-performing.
We’re boundaryless builders. Lines between roles are intentionally blurred, and our PMs do whatever it takes to deliver outcomes. You’ll prototype, automate, design, and ship — using AI as your co-builder to turn problems into durable solutions that deliver customer value with urgency and care.
We’re here to serve small and medium businesses. Gusto has a strong mission-driven culture, and we care deeply about lifting up these business owners — building technology for an AI-first world that gives them the superpowers to run and grow their businesses with confidence.
We’re comfortable with change. Our environment moves fast, and PMs here thrive in ambiguity — blending curiosity, experimentation, and AI-native craft to shape how products (and work itself) are built at Gusto.
About The Team
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead Workflows for Gusto Pro, our product specifically built for Accountants. Accountants play a critical role within the Gusto ecosystem. They are one of our largest user groups, but also act as a one-to-many growth engine by referring their small business clients to use Gusto as their payroll provider, generating a substantial portion of our total revenue. We have ambitious plans to become the most efficient platform for accountants to deliver payroll & advisory services to their clients and help millions of small businesses as a result. If you enjoy uncovering & solving big customer problems, making complex things simple, and identifying new ways to delight and disrupt workflows with AI, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s What You’ll Do Day-to-day
Lead product discovery to uncover/deeply understand customer problems and test risky assumptions
Create a long-term vision and strategy that defines the big problems we can solve well with durable competitive advantage
Build iteratively to quickly prove out hypotheses and test new concepts, always looking for ways to get stronger signal on new ideas
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data Science on all stages of the product development process
Rapidly execute and iterate with an emphasis on user delight, impact, and learning. Regularly take risks and make calculated tradeoffs
Balance hands-on building with strategic storytelling that creates clarity and real value for the users we serve
* Define, measure, and improve key product and business metrics, especially in foundational areas like payroll task coordination, roles & permissions, reports, and other day-to-day workflows that are core to our users’ operations
Here’s What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on Product Management experience
Proven track record of leading R&D teams that deliver impactful results
The intangibles: Natural curiosity, grit, customer obsession, and humility
Strong product discovery and analytical skills
The ability to tell a compelling story that drives alignment and inspires action
Strong collaboration skills; ability to quickly build trust with teams and customers
A passion for helping small and medium size businesses
A strong POV on building products in the age of AI; experience building AI-driven features is a big bonus
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is $184,000/yr to $230,000/yr for New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Where do PMs at Gusto work?
We have offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York and have remote team members across the US and Canada. We are actively hiring for the New York office. Our open roles will specify on the careers page and in the job description where the position is eligible for work.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale. Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
Gusto takes security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer. Personal information collected and processed as part of your Gusto application will be subject to Gusto's Applicant Privacy Notice.
About Gusto
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 400,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
By The Numbers
Named #1 best software for small business of 2024 by G2
2,700+ employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Turkiye and growing
Over $500M in annual revenue
The SMB market is large (and growing!) with huge opportunities for Gusto to make an incredible impact for SMBs
+ There are 6.2M employers in the US, 98% have fewer than 100 employees
+ 550,000 new businesses are created each year in the US
What Product Management Is Like At Gusto
Our Product team is lean, which means you’ll have a high degree of impact and ownership. We believe in smaller, empowered teams that move quickly with less overhead. You’ll move fast by pairing sharp product judgment with fluency in AI tools — automating what slows teams down and amplifying what makes them creative and high-performing.
We’re boundaryless builders. Lines between roles are intentionally blurred, and our PMs do whatever it takes to deliver outcomes. You’ll prototype, automate, design, and ship — using AI as your co-builder to turn problems into durable solutions that deliver customer value with urgency and care.
We’re here to serve small and medium businesses. Gusto has a strong mission-driven culture, and we care deeply about lifting up these business owners — building technology for an AI-first world that gives them the superpowers to run and grow their businesses with confidence.
We’re comfortable with change. Our environment moves fast, and PMs here thrive in ambiguity — blending curiosity, experimentation, and AI-native craft to shape how products (and work itself) are built at Gusto.
About The Team
We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead Workflows for Gusto Pro, our product specifically built for Accountants. Accountants play a critical role within the Gusto ecosystem. They are one of our largest user groups, but also act as a one-to-many growth engine by referring their small business clients to use Gusto as their payroll provider, generating a substantial portion of our total revenue. We have ambitious plans to become the most efficient platform for accountants to deliver payroll & advisory services to their clients and help millions of small businesses as a result. If you enjoy uncovering & solving big customer problems, making complex things simple, and identifying new ways to delight and disrupt workflows with AI, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s What You’ll Do Day-to-day
Lead product discovery to uncover/deeply understand customer problems and test risky assumptions
Create a long-term vision and strategy that defines the big problems we can solve well with durable competitive advantage
Build iteratively to quickly prove out hypotheses and test new concepts, always looking for ways to get stronger signal on new ideas
Partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Data Science on all stages of the product development process
Rapidly execute and iterate with an emphasis on user delight, impact, and learning. Regularly take risks and make calculated tradeoffs
Balance hands-on building with strategic storytelling that creates clarity and real value for the users we serve
* Define, measure, and improve key product and business metrics, especially in foundational areas like payroll task coordination, roles & permissions, reports, and other day-to-day workflows that are core to our users’ operations
Here’s What We're Looking For
5+ years of hands-on Product Management experience
Proven track record of leading R&D teams that deliver impactful results
The intangibles: Natural curiosity, grit, customer obsession, and humility
Strong product discovery and analytical skills
The ability to tell a compelling story that drives alignment and inspires action
Strong collaboration skills; ability to quickly build trust with teams and customers
A passion for helping small and medium size businesses
A strong POV on building products in the age of AI; experience building AI-driven features is a big bonus
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
Our cash compensation amount for this role is $184,000/yr to $230,000/yr for New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Where do PMs at Gusto work?
We have offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York and have remote team members across the US and Canada. We are actively hiring for the New York office. Our open roles will specify on the careers page and in the job description where the position is eligible for work.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale. Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas. When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you require a medical or religious accommodation at any time throughout your candidate journey, please fill out this form and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
Gusto takes security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please review our Fraudulent Activity Disclaimer. Personal information collected and processed as part of your Gusto application will be subject to Gusto's Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Senior Product Counsel
Align your training plan with product law
Your DS-2019 training plan must describe structured learning objectives, not just job duties. Document specific competencies you'll develop in areas like IP licensing, SaaS contracting, or regulatory compliance to satisfy your designated sponsor's program requirements.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
Senior Product Counsel roles typically fall under Trainee if you graduated within the past 18 months, or Specialist if you bring established expertise in a recognized field. Misclassifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and can derail an otherwise solid offer.
Target host employers with in-house legal teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. companies that have structured legal departments and prior J-1 hosting experience. Tech and platform companies with dedicated product counsel functions are most likely to navigate the host-organization compliance requirements.
Request the home residency waiver early
The Trainee and Specialist categories may trigger a two-year home residency requirement if your country or field is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since waiver processing through USCIS adds lead time.
Prepare a bar admission and credentials dossier
Designated sponsors require proof of your legal qualifications before issuing a DS-2019. Gather your law degree transcripts, bar admission certificates, and any foreign law society memberships. U.S. state bar status isn't required for in-house counsel roles, but sponsors will scrutinize your qualifications closely.
Negotiate program duration before signing the offer
Trainee programs cap at 18 months and Specialist programs at 12 months, with no extensions in the same category. Discuss your timeline with the host employer upfront so your project scope and deliverables fit within the program's hard statutory limit.
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Find Senior Product Counsel JobsSenior Product Counsel J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior Product Counsel roles?
Most Senior Product Counsel positions fit the Specialist category, which covers professionals with recognized expertise in a specialized field such as intellectual property, technology law, or commercial contracting. If you're within 18 months of graduation and the role is structured as supervised training, the Trainee category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct classification based on your qualifications and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Senior Product Counsel position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and act as the legal sponsor, while the law department or tech company you join is the host organization. The host employer agrees to the training plan and supervision obligations, but the designated sponsor holds compliance responsibility with the State Department.
Does a Senior Product Counsel J-1 exchange visitor face a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your country of citizenship and field of expertise. If your home government funded your exchange or your occupation appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement before you can change to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since a waiver requires a separate USCIS process.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Specialist placements for legal roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers that have structured in-house legal teams and prior experience hosting international professionals. Look specifically for companies in technology, software, or platform businesses where product counsel functions are well-established. Targeting employers familiar with training plan requirements and designated sponsor coordination reduces friction in the offer and DS-2019 issuance process.
Can I practice U.S. law as a Senior Product Counsel on a J-1 visa if I'm not licensed in a U.S. state?
In-house counsel roles don't always require a U.S. state bar license, particularly when your duties center on business legal advice, contract review, or product compliance rather than courtroom representation. However, specific duties, state law, and employer policy all affect this question. Your designated sponsor will review your credentials and training plan to confirm the role qualifies under J-1 program rules before issuing your DS-2019.
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