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Product Counsel

Whoop
Boston, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a primary legal advisor to the WHOOP product development and R&D organizations, providing proactive, practical counsel on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS and software licensing agreements, technology procurement agreements, research and development agreements, data sharing agreements, and academic or commercial research collaborations.
  • Partner with Data Science, Signal Processing, and Research teams to structure and support research initiatives, scientific collaborations, and emerging technology development, addressing contractual, intellectual property, data use, and compliance considerations.
  • Advise Product and Software Engineering teams on legal issues associated with new products, features, technologies, and third-party tools, including intellectual property, licensing, confidentiality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, and Engineering teams to support the implementation of contractual security obligations, appropriate data protection practices, and compliance requirements in vendor relationships and product development activities.
  • Partner with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to review product claims and related marketing communications, advise on appropriate scientific substantiation, and support the responsible communication of product capabilities and benefits.
  • Develop and communicate practical guidance on confidentiality, trade secret protection, intellectual property ownership, and information-sharing practices to help safeguard WHOOP technology, research, and proprietary information.
  • Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities associated with new technologies, including AI and machine learning, and work cross-functionally to develop scalable, commercially reasonable solutions that support innovation and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a major law firm advising technology, life sciences, consumer technology, or similarly innovative companies.
  • Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial and technology agreements, with a demonstrated ability to independently manage transactions and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Exceptional legal judgment, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving ability, including the ability to assess risk, navigate ambiguity, and develop thoughtful solutions to novel legal challenges.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-legal stakeholders.
  • Strong client-service orientation and demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, balancing legal considerations with commercial priorities and business objectives.
  • Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with the ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex technical and scientific concepts. Experience advising on software, data, intellectual property, research collaborations, or technology product development is particularly valuable.
  • Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
  • This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
  • Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
  • WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility
  • The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
  • At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.
  • The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $210,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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