Square is hiring a
Product Counsel

Summary

The job description is for a Product Counsel position at Block, a financial technology company that includes Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. The role involves providing legal guidance on product and feature development, managing legal risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of combined, relevant experience in law firms, governmental agencies, or in-house legal departments
• Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills
• Fluency translating legal advice into applicable guidance for creative products and collaborators
• Work in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to changes
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in at least one state bar

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to product and engineering teams on issues related to products and features throughout the entire product development lifecycle
• Develop trusted relationship with partners and stay informed on important product developments
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements affecting your products and services
• Draft terms of use, product policies, and product disclosures
• Work with other support teams (tax, compliance, accounting, and outside counsel) to provide seamless support to partners
• Cultivate creative ideas and insights into how legal frameworks can support new product developments and customer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space
• Experience in financial services consumer protection laws (Regulation E) and payments / card network industry rules and regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits