Product & Privacy Counsel
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled product and privacy counsels has skyrocketed in recent years, with the global market for privacy professionals expected to grow significantly by 2027. As companies increasingly prioritize data protection and compliance, professionals with expertise in these areas are in high demand. With its innovative approach to database development, Supabase is an exciting company to work with, especially for those interested in the intersection of technology and law. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires strong experience in advising technical product teams and a deep understanding of privacy and compliance regulations.
Job Description
About the Role
The Product and Privacy Counsel role at Supabase is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about creating innovative database solutions. As a member of the Legal team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Security, and Go To Market, to provide expert guidance on legal, privacy, and compliance issues. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include advising on product development, data usage, and regulatory compliance, as well as building scalable launch review processes and internal guidance.The successful candidate will be a business-minded and pragmatic individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. You will be expected to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable recommendations that support the company's growth and scalability. If you are a skilled product and privacy counsel with a passion for technology and innovation, this role could be an exciting opportunity for you.
Supabase is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, and we are looking for team members who share our values and are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to our mission.
What You Will Do
- Act as primary counsel for product and engineering teams from concept through launch
- Advise on legal issues related to product development, data usage, privacy, security, AI, integrations, and APIs
- Partner with Engineering and Product on privacy, AI, and compliance questions
- Build scalable product launch review processes, legal checklists, internal guidance, and playbooks
- Own and drive global privacy, data protection, and AI governance strategy, including regulatory compliance across relevant jurisdictions
- Advise on global privacy, regulatory, and compliance considerations related to Supabase products
- Support customer and GTM teams on privacy-related contract issues, product terms, security, and privacy questions, and enterprise risk reviews
- Help develop and maintain legal frameworks for AI and data usage, product claims, third-party integrations, and partner and customer-facing commitments
- Partner cross-functionally with Security, Finance, Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and People as Supabase scales
- Serve as a key legal voice on cross-functional leadership decisions, including on matters of regulatory risk, privacy posture, and product strategy
What We Are Looking For
- 8 to 12+ years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house privacy counsel experience, preferably at global SaaS organizations handling sensitive customer data
- Strong experience advising technical product, SaaS, cloud, developer tools, data, AI, security, or infrastructure teams
- Working knowledge of privacy, data protection, and product compliance
- Ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-minded recommendations
- Strong written communication and async collaboration skills
- Experience building scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks, or product review frameworks
- Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Track record of operating with meaningful autonomy and contributing to legal function leadership
- Business-minded and pragmatic approach to legal issues
- Product-oriented, with a focus on supporting business growth and scalability
Nice to Have
- Experience at a globally operating open-source, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, database, AI, data, or security company
- Privacy certification such as CIPP/E or CIPP/US
- Experience with AI and data governance, model and data usage rights, or emerging product compliance issues
- Experience supporting enterprise SaaS customers or security and privacy reviews
Benefits and Perks
- Fully remote work arrangement, with the option to work from anywhere in the world
- WeWork membership or co-working allowance to support your remote work setup
- ESOP (equity) for all team members, to ensure everyone has a stake in the company's success
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company that is pushing the boundaries of database development
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity and teamwork
- Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth and development
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support your work
- Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience advising technical product teams on legal and compliance issues.
- Make sure you have a strong understanding of global privacy regulations and how they apply to SaaS companies.
- Highlight your ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable recommendations that support business growth and scalability.
- Emphasize your experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Security.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to building scalable legal processes and frameworks that support company growth.
- Show your passion for innovation and technology, and explain how you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
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