Product Counsel
Core
Embedded legal partner to Beacon and its portfolio companies, advising on product features, IP strategy, and commercial agreements across diverse verticals.
Role type
Product Counsel (IP & Commercial)
Builds
Product legal frameworks, IP portfolios, and scalable legal support for software and SaaS businesses.
Domain
Technology, Software, SaaS, Vertical Market Services
Required skills
Product law, IP strategy, Open source compliance, Commercial contract negotiation, M&A diligence, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
AI/ML legal guidance, Multi-industry regulatory fluency, Template development
Technologies
AI tools for contract review and legal research
Responsibilities
Advise on new product features and roadmap decisions from ideation to release; Manage IP portfolio including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets; Draft and negotiate product-facing commercial agreements (SaaS, API, marketplace); Build and manage open source compliance program; Conduct product and IP due diligence for acquisitions; Advise on AI and emerging technology legal dimensions; Ensure multi-industry regulatory compliance for product releases.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
