Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a highly experienced and motivated Global Head of Product Legal to join our Legal Team! The successful candidate will play a crucial role in guiding and helping to shape the legal aspects of our product development, including advising on compliance with global regulations, and mitigating legal risks.  This role requires a deep understanding of technology, exceptional legal acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.  This role is a key partner to our global Product organization, including those who work on and with content and engagement products, user generated content, creators, generative AI, augmented reality, trust & safety, monetization, hardware, and growth.  This is a great opportunity for a seasoned attorney to join a dynamic legal team in a company that prides itself on being kind, smart, and creative.

What you’ll do:  

Lead and help develop our Product Legal team.

Partner with the Engineering, Product, and Design teams to understand and assess new products and technologies, from early development stages through launch – and provide proactive legal advice throughout the product lifecycle.

Drive and evolve the legal-compliance-by-design process, including privacy-by-design and safety-by-design.

Identify, analyze, and advise on evolving legal and safety risks and global regulatory requirements for new and existing products and technologies.

Work closely with legal colleagues to ensure regulatory compliance.

Help scale the legal organization by developing innovative processes to support the fast-moving Engineering, Product, and Design teams.

Help draft public-facing descriptions of new products and technologies.

Stay abreast of emerging legal trends and best practices in the tech industry, and provide thought leadership within the legal team and the company.

Be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Be willing and able to roll up your sleeves and jump right in to support the team.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Experience across a range of legal disciplines – e.g., privacy, consumer protection, marketing, advertising and IP.

Very strong understanding of the GDPR and other global privacy laws.

Experience working directly with engineers, product managers, and senior executives on product development.

Someone who’s excited about and comfortable with mastering new areas of law and tech.

Excellent legal and business judgment and strategic thinking.

Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the company on complex, multifaceted issues.

Detail-oriented, business-friendly, and a team player, with an ability to think creatively and accommodate tight deadlines.

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Excellent academic credentials.

Minimum qualifications:

JD degree from an accredited university

Active membership in at least one state bar 

15+ years of experience practicing law

10+ years experience in product law

Experience leading in-house product legal teams

Preferred qualifications:

In-house counsel experience with a multinational corporation, preferably in the technology sector

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $294,000-$441,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $279,000-$419,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $250,000-$375,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.