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FaireSenior Counsel, Regulatory & Product
Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers and brands through data, machine learning, and digital tools. The company is currently seeking a…
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Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers and brands through data, machine learning, and digital tools. The company is currently seeking a Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Product to be based in San Francisco on a hybrid schedule. In this position, you will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel. This role suits an attorney who enjoys both shaping the law and providing legal counsel on product…
Job Description
Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers and brands through data, machine learning, and digital tools. The company is currently seeking a Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Product to be based in San Francisco on a hybrid schedule. In this position, you will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
This role suits an attorney who enjoys both shaping the law and providing legal counsel on product development. You will work closely with design, engineering, product, and data teams to deliver risk-calibrated and solution-focused guidance. Additionally, you will monitor local, state, and federal regulatory updates, formulate institutional positions, and handle external advocacy relationships with coalitions and trade associations.
Faire provides a collaborative environment utilizing enterprise AI tools, offering competitive pay alongside equity and comprehensive benefits. Employees working in a hybrid capacity visit the San Francisco office three days per week—specifically Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a flex day chosen as a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday—and have the flexibility to work remotely for up to four weeks annually. Equal employment opportunity policies are enforced throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with data, product, engineering, and design teams to deliver practical legal advice on product development and go-to-market strategies.
- Track federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory trends, assessing potential impacts on the business and platform users.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to formulate the company stance on emerging rules and laws.
- Convert complex legal and regulatory mandates into actionable operational and product specifications.
- Oversee relationships with external consultants, coalitions, and trade associations to align advocacy priorities.
- Participate in direct engagement and advocacy initiatives with legislators, regulators, and government staff.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active bar admission in a minimum of one United States jurisdiction.
- At least five years of relevant legal experience gained in-house, at a law firm, through government work, or via a judicial clerkship.
- Demonstrated exposure to policy and lawmaking processes, such as experience as a legislative aide, working within an agency or administration, or engaging in regulatory advocacy.
- Strong communication capabilities to deliver risk-calibrated and practical guidance to engineering and product teams.
- Resourceful and scrappy approach to problem-solving.
- Willingness to travel.
Qualifications
- Prior experience counseling online marketplaces or product teams.
- Active experimentation with AI tools for legal work and a desire to explore them further.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity options
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to enterprise AI tools
- Up to four weeks of remote work flexibility per year for hybrid employees
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Where is this job located?
This position is based in San Francisco at Faire's headquarters.
What is the remote or hybrid work policy?
The role is hybrid, requiring employees to come into the office three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flexible day of their choice. Hybrid employees also have the flexibility to work remotely for up to four weeks each year.
What is the salary range for this position?
In San Francisco, the annual base pay range is $196,000 to $269,500, with actual compensation determined by permissible factors such as experience and transferable skills. The role is also eligible for equity and benefits.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, maintain an active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and possess five or more years of relevant experience from a law firm, government, in-house role, or judicial clerkship.
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