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Senior Product Counsel

CloudflareHybridLegal, Policy, Trust & Safety
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Salary
$191K - $263K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
25 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Product Counsel to join the Legal, Policy, Trust & Safety department on a hybrid basis in locations such as Austin, TX, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, CA. This position is suited for an experienced legal professional with a passion for new technologies who wants to lead cross-functional projects and solve complex issues at the frontier of law and tech.

Key Responsibilities

Translate complex legal analysis into clear, actionable guidance for fast-moving product and engineering teams.
Proactively assess legal risks and advise teams building services that reshape how information moves across the Internet.
Serve as a legal advisor to senior business leaders on the legal implications of product strategy.
Review and architect legal frameworks for technology transactions related agreements, such as technology partner agreements, inbound IP licensing agreements, and marketplace arrangements.
Review marketing event agreements and support promotions and sweepstakes.
Draft terms of service, disclosures, policies, and related processes.
Apply privacy-by-design principles and partner with the privacy team on data-flow reviews, PIAs, and other privacy deliverables.
Solicit invention disclosures, support patent strategy, and protect Cloudflare's trade secrets.
Partner with product and marketing teams on product marketing collateral and claim substantiation.
Build and refine processes that enable the Legal team to scale effectively as Cloudflare expands.
Engage externally on behalf of Cloudflare as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

JD degree with strong academic credentials and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably with technology companies.
Ability to provide legal advice that understands and advances strategic business goals.
Strong communication skills and a cooperative team player mindset.
Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work cross-functionally with lawyers and non-lawyers to establish effective solutions efficiently.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks on complex projects.

Nice to Have

Prior experience with Internet security and infrastructure companies.
Technical background or expertise, with a passion for technologies.
Experience with copyright law and Internet law, such as the AI Act, Data Act, net neutrality, DMCA, and CFAA.
Experience with Jira or other project management solutions.

Skills and Tools

Technology transactions and IP licensing drafting
Privacy-by-design and data flow documentation
Patent strategy and trade secret protection
Cross-functional communication and legal advising
Jira or similar project management tools

Salary and Benefits

Estimated annual salary for Bay Area based hires ranges from $191,000 to $263,000.
Estimated annual salary for Washington D.C. Area hires ranges from $183,000 to $252,000.
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.
Eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter spending, fertility and family forming benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Financial benefits including short and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and employee stock participation plan.
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, alongside parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave programs.

About the Company

Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of internet properties, protecting and accelerating applications without adding hardware or software. Recognized on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, Cloudflare values curiosity over bureaucracy. The company is also known for public interest initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the privacy-centric 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cloudflare careers page to submit their application for the Senior Product Counsel position.

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this hybrid role?

Available locations include Austin, TX, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, CA.

How many years of experience are required for the Senior Product Counsel position?

Candidates must have 7+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably with technology companies.

What are the salary ranges for this position based on location?

For Bay Area based hires, the estimated annual salary is $191,000 to $263,000. For Washington D.C. Area hires, the estimated annual salary is $183,000 to $252,000.

Is a technical degree mandatory to apply?

No, a science or technical degree is not a prerequisite, though a passion for technologies and a technical background or expertise are highly desired.

What qualifications must an applicant hold regarding their legal education?

Applicants must hold a JD degree with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cloudflare careers page.

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