Senior Counsel
LaunchDarkly · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $178,640 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Support LaunchDarkly's global SaaS legal functions.
- Advise product, privacy, corporate, and employment matters.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on legal workstreams.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents.
- Manage external counsel and compliance initiatives.
About the role
Senior Counsel
LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Counsel to enhance our growing legal department. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position will offer comprehensive legal support for a global SaaS enterprise, covering product, privacy, corporate, and employment law aspects.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive legal workstreams, applying sound judgment to balance legal risks with business objectives. This role is ideal for an attorney capable of independently managing specific legal areas while knowing when to escalate complex or ambiguous issues.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal guidance to product, engineering, and go-to-market teams on data privacy, intellectual property, and compliance, with support from senior legal team members as needed.
- Translate legal advice into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders, escalating higher-risk or novel issues appropriately.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including corporate agreements, IP licenses, and marketing contracts.
- Contribute to the creation and upkeep of legal templates, playbooks, and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support compliance initiatives and the implementation of company policies.
- Partner with and manage external counsel for specialized legal expertise.
- Assist with legal support for international operations, coordinating with outside counsel as necessary.
- Help develop and deliver training to the organization on pertinent legal topics.
- Advise on and assist with general legal matters as they arise.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
- Typically 6+ years of legal experience, including in-house or equivalent client-facing experience.
- Proven experience providing legal counsel to SaaS companies.
- Foundational knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, and technology transactions.
- Ability to manage a defined set of responsibilities and prioritize multiple tasks with guidance.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and integrating feedback into legal recommendations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting international transactions or working with non-US entities.
- Experience counseling on AI-related matters.
- Familiarity with legal operations tools.
- Experience in a high-growth or scaling business environment.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
- Deliver clear and accurate legal guidance on common issues, seeking input from senior team members and/or outside counsel for higher-risk matters.
- Establish effective working relationships with cross-functional partners and respond to requests promptly.
- Contribute to the enhancement of at least one legal team process.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the company’s risk tolerance and escalation protocols.
Location and Work Arrangement
- This role is based in the United States.
- Ability to travel to the Oakland headquarters as needed.
Pay
Target pay ranges are based on Geographic Zones* for Level 4:
- Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $152,900 - $210,210
- Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $137,600 - $189,200
- Zone 3: All other US locations - $129,900 - $178,640
LaunchDarkly operates with high trust and transparency, and we are pleased to share our pay ranges to align with your needs. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Geographic pay zones within the United States are defined by counties surrounding major metropolitan areas.
Benefits include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits.
About LaunchDarkly
As developers increasingly collaborate with AI agents to write and ship code, the pace of software delivery is accelerating beyond what traditional review processes can support. This shift is creating a new need for systems that allow teams to validate, control, and adapt software in real time. LaunchDarkly is building that critical layer, enabling companies to safely release changes, monitor behavior as it happens, and respond quickly when systems drift or break, whether in code or agent-driven workflows. Trusted by more than 5,400 customers to manage millions of changes every day, our platform sits at the center of this transformation. As we accelerate our growth and invest in expanding our impact, this is a unique opportunity to join a team defining the future of software delivery.
At LaunchDarkly, we believe in the power of teams. We're building a team that is humble, open, collaborative, respectful, and kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. LD invites any applicant to review our written Affirmative Action Plan. To do so, contact People Ops at hr@launchdarkly.com.
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Key skills/competency
- Senior Counsel
- SaaS Legal
- Product Counsel
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Technology Transactions
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Compliance
Skills & topics
- Senior Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- SaaS
- Product Counsel
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Technology Transactions
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Compliance
- In-house Counsel
- US Legal
- Lawyer
- Attorney
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with SaaS companies, data privacy, IP, and technology transactions. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your understanding of LaunchDarkly's business and how your skills align with the Senior Counsel role.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience managing legal risks, working with cross-functional teams, and handling corporate, employment, and IP matters.
- Showcase your collaboration skills: Emphasize your ability to translate complex legal guidance into clear recommendations for non-legal stakeholders.
- Research LaunchDarkly's culture: Understand their values of humility, openness, collaboration, respect, and kindness to demonstrate cultural fit.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical qualifications for the Senior Counsel role at LaunchDarkly?
- The Senior Counsel role at LaunchDarkly typically requires a Juris Doctor (JD) and an active law license in a US jurisdiction. Candidates usually have 6+ years of legal experience, with some in-house or client-facing experience, and specific knowledge of data privacy, IP, and technology transactions within the SaaS industry.
- How does LaunchDarkly approach compensation for the Senior Counsel position?
- LaunchDarkly provides target pay ranges for the Senior Counsel role based on US geographic zones, with different ranges for major metropolitan areas and other US locations. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, and specific location. In addition to salary, benefits include RSUs, health insurance, and more.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Counsel role at LaunchDarkly?
- The Senior Counsel position is based in the United States and is primarily remote, with the expectation of occasional travel to the Oakland headquarters as needed. This allows for flexibility while maintaining connection with the team.
- What kind of legal support does the Senior Counsel provide at LaunchDarkly?
- The Senior Counsel provides broad legal support across product, privacy, corporate, and employment matters for LaunchDarkly's global SaaS business. This includes advising cross-functional teams, drafting and negotiating legal documents, and managing compliance initiatives.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Senior Counsel application at LaunchDarkly?
- To best prepare your resume for the Senior Counsel role at LaunchDarkly, focus on highlighting your experience with SaaS companies, data privacy, intellectual property, and technology transactions. Quantify your achievements in drafting, negotiation, and advising cross-functional teams. Showcase your ability to manage legal risks and balance them with business needs.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Counsel at LaunchDarkly?
- Key responsibilities include providing legal input on product, privacy, IP, and compliance; drafting and negotiating legal documents; developing legal templates and processes; supporting compliance initiatives; managing outside counsel; assisting with international operations; and delivering legal training.
- Does LaunchDarkly offer remote work for its legal positions like Senior Counsel?