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Get Access To All JobsSuperhuman team members in this role must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City and be able to collaborate in person 2 days a week.
About Superhuman
Grammarly is now part of Superhuman, the AI productivity platform on a mission to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone. The Superhuman suite of apps and agents brings AI wherever people work, integrating with over 1 million applications and websites. The company’s products include Grammarly's writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management, and Go, the proactive AI assistant that understands context and delivers help automatically. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers over 40 million people, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions worldwide to eliminate busywork and focus on what matters. Learn more at superhuman.com.
The Opportunity
As a Sr. Product Counsel on the Product, Privacy, and Policy Legal Team, you will...
- Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on building Superhuman’s next generation of products and features
- Advise stakeholders like Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams throughout the product life cycle, from ideation to launch and beyond
- Streamline, simplify, and serve as an ambassador for legal topics and reviews
- Identify and address product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, specifically as they relate to our AI agents and products
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS; provide guidance to internal stakeholders
- Become an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions
- Own and operate aspects of our intellectual property portfolio
- Support drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements as they relate to product capabilities and IP topics
- Develop and deliver training on relevant topics
- Support regulatory engagements, where/as applicable
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least your local jurisdiction
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including a mix of large and small B2B SaaS or technology companies, plus some time at a top law firm
- Strong understanding of relevant areas of law, such as data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial contracts
- A history of developing a culture of getting to “yes, if…”
- Comfort with ambiguity, a mindset for creative problem-solving, and the ability to learn new things quickly
- A team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management skills. You create and maintain “neural networks” across the organisation, and are comfortable communicating in a way that’s tailored to different audiences.
- You’ve seen legal functions grow at many points of scale, and have pattern recognition around best practices. Bonus points if you’re already using our products to get things done!
- Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
Compensation And Benefits
Superhuman offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:
- Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
- Disability and life insurance options
- 401(k) and RRSP matching
- Paid parental leave
- 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
- Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
- Annual professional development budget and opportunities
Superhuman takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.
United States:
$270,000 - $300,000
We encourage you to apply
At Superhuman, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Superhuman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E-Verify program (US).
Superhuman team members in this role must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City and be able to collaborate in person 2 days a week.
About Superhuman
Grammarly is now part of Superhuman, the AI productivity platform on a mission to unlock the superhuman potential in everyone. The Superhuman suite of apps and agents brings AI wherever people work, integrating with over 1 million applications and websites. The company’s products include Grammarly's writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management, and Go, the proactive AI assistant that understands context and delivers help automatically. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers over 40 million people, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions worldwide to eliminate busywork and focus on what matters. Learn more at superhuman.com.
The Opportunity
As a Sr. Product Counsel on the Product, Privacy, and Policy Legal Team, you will...
- Be the go-to counsel and partner for several teams focused on building Superhuman’s next generation of products and features
- Advise stakeholders like Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams throughout the product life cycle, from ideation to launch and beyond
- Streamline, simplify, and serve as an ambassador for legal topics and reviews
- Identify and address product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, specifically as they relate to our AI agents and products
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS; provide guidance to internal stakeholders
- Become an expert in AI legal matters and help propose and advance AI legal policy positions
- Own and operate aspects of our intellectual property portfolio
- Support drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements as they relate to product capabilities and IP topics
- Develop and deliver training on relevant topics
- Support regulatory engagements, where/as applicable
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least your local jurisdiction
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including a mix of large and small B2B SaaS or technology companies, plus some time at a top law firm
- Strong understanding of relevant areas of law, such as data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial contracts
- A history of developing a culture of getting to “yes, if…”
- Comfort with ambiguity, a mindset for creative problem-solving, and the ability to learn new things quickly
- A team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management skills. You create and maintain “neural networks” across the organisation, and are comfortable communicating in a way that’s tailored to different audiences.
- You’ve seen legal functions grow at many points of scale, and have pattern recognition around best practices. Bonus points if you’re already using our products to get things done!
- Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
Compensation And Benefits
Superhuman offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:
- Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
- Disability and life insurance options
- 401(k) and RRSP matching
- Paid parental leave
- 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
- Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
- Annual professional development budget and opportunities
Superhuman takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.
United States:
$270,000 - $300,000
We encourage you to apply
At Superhuman, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Superhuman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E-Verify program (US).
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Senior Product Counsel
Target tech companies with legal teams
Large technology employers file LCAs for Senior Product Counsel positions regularly. Their in-house legal departments have established immigration processes, making sponsorship faster and less uncertain than at companies sponsoring their first legal hire.
Confirm your bar admission transfers
Employers will verify your bar status before filing a visa petition. If you're admitted in one state but the role is in another, confirm whether the employer requires local bar admission or accepts admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Understand the specialty occupation argument
USCIS scrutinizes legal roles carefully. Your petition should demonstrate the position requires a law degree specifically, not just a general bachelor's degree. Document the JD requirement explicitly in the offer letter and job description.
Ask about cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B lottery. If you've lost the lottery before, in-house counsel roles at cap-exempt institutions are worth targeting to secure status without lottery risk.
Leverage O-1A if you have a strong profile
Senior Product Counsel with published work, speaking credits, leadership roles in legal organizations, or high-profile transactions may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa, which has no lottery and no annual cap.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Product Counsel a qualifying specialty occupation for the H-1B visa?
Yes, Senior Product Counsel qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires a Juris Doctor as a minimum entry requirement, which satisfies the degree-specific standard USCIS applies. The JD must be tied directly to the legal work performed, not just listed as a preference. Employers should make the degree requirement unambiguous in the job description and offer letter to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Do I need to be licensed to practice law in the U.S. to get sponsored for this role?
Most employers require active bar admission in at least one U.S. state for a Senior Product Counsel position, and some require admission in the state where the role is based. Foreign-licensed attorneys are generally not eligible for in-house counsel roles unless they also hold a U.S. LLM and have passed a state bar exam. Confirm bar requirements with each employer during the interview process before discussing sponsorship.
Where can I find Senior Product Counsel jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Product Counsel openings filtered by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not applying to roles that won't support your visa status. Most sponsoring employers in this category are mid-to-large technology companies with dedicated legal and immigration infrastructure. Browsing by sponsorship type on Migrate Mate also lets you identify which employers are actively filing LCAs for legal roles.
What visa options exist for Senior Product Counsel beyond the H-1B?
The O-1A is a strong alternative for attorneys with an exceptional record, including high-profile transactions, published legal analysis, or leadership in bar associations. Australians with a U.S.-recognized law degree and bar admission can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery. L-1 transfers apply if you're moving from a foreign office of the same company to a U.S. in-house legal role.
How does having a foreign law degree affect my sponsorship eligibility?
A foreign law degree alone is generally insufficient for U.S. in-house counsel positions. Most employers and state bar requirements expect either a U.S. JD or a U.S. LLM combined with passing a state bar exam. If you hold a foreign LLB or equivalent, you'll need a credential evaluation confirming equivalency and should verify bar eligibility in the target state before applying, since bar admission is typically a hard requirement for sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Product Counsel jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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