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Senior Counsel, Product & AI

OwnerRemote - United StatesG&A
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Salary
$180K - $220K,
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 6+ yrs
Posted
15 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Remote - United States is the location for the Senior Counsel, Product & AI position at Owner, an employment opportunity suited for an experienced legal professional specializing in product, AI governance, and payments regulations. This professional will serve as the embedded legal partner for the engineering and product organizations.

Role Overview

Owner seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to guide product development, AI systems, and fintech regulatory efforts from concept through launch. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this early hire on the legal team will shape compliant product design while helping local businesses succeed through automated software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as embedded legal counsel to product, engineering, and payments teams for new features, AI tools, pricing models, and integrations.
Review AI-related offerings regarding training data sourcing, algorithmic decisions, model risk, and required disclosures.
Oversee regulatory compliance for payments and fintech initiatives, covering embedded payments, card network rules, and money movement.
Manage privacy program components such as data collection, retention, consumer disclosures, and CCPA/CPRA compliance.
Translate emerging AI regulations, FTC guidance, and state laws into actionable advice for product teams.
Draft and negotiate technology, data, and AI vendor agreements, including model licensing terms.
Guide digital accessibility compliance concerning ADA Title III risk and WCAG conformance.
Partner on regulatory risk assessments for new features and markets alongside leadership.
Develop scalable playbooks, templates, and self-serve tools to help engineering teams move quickly with guardrails.
Support incident response for privacy or AI matters and manage outside counsel on specialized topics.

Requirements

Possess a J.D. and an active bar membership in good standing within at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, featuring significant in-house product counsel work at a technology company.
Direct background advising on AI and machine learning products alongside familiarity with developing AI regulations.
Practical knowledge of fintech or payments products such as card issuing or embedded payments.
Substantive expertise in privacy laws including CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR.
A strong builder mentality with experience establishing operational processes and playbooks.
Capacity to explain complex legal requirements as clear guidance for technical teams.
Ability to thrive independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.

Nice to Have

Experience working in restaurant technology, vertical SaaS, or hospitality tech.

Skills and Tools

AI and Machine Learning Governance
Fintech and Payments Infrastructure
CCPA/CPRA and GDPR Privacy Frameworks
WCAG and ADA Compliance
Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management

Salary and Benefits

Estimated starting base salary range between $180,000 and $220,000.
Generous pre-IPO equity package.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Remote-first workplace setup featuring unlimited PTO.

About the Company

Owner provides an AI-native system designed to help local businesses, starting with independent restaurants, succeed by replacing multiple operational tools. Since 2020, the organization has generated tens of millions in revenue, processed over a billion dollars in online orders, and expanded its team into the low hundreds with talent from leading software companies.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

AI/ML SystemsEmbedded Payments Infrastructure

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Counsel, Product & AI position located?

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the United States, with a preference for candidates located in the New York City or San Francisco Bay Area.

What is the salary range for this job?

The estimated starting base salary range is $180,000 to $220,000, accompanied by a generous pre-IPO equity package.

How many years of legal experience are required?

Applicants must have 6+ years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house product counsel experience at a technology company.

What qualifications are needed regarding education and bar admission?

Candidates must hold a J.D. and maintain an active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Who does this position report to?

The Senior Corporate Counsel reports directly to the Head of Legal.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Owner careers page.

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