Sr. Counsel; Product, Privacy, and AI

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About the Role

Veeam is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy to join our global Legal team. This role will serve as a key legal advisor to Product, Engineering, Security, and business teams on enterprise software, cloud services, privacy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology regulations. You will play an integral role in the development, launch, and commercialization of Veeam’s products and services, translating complex legal requirements into practical guidance that balances risk, enables innovation, and supports responsible growth.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing operations.
• Assess new products, features, technologies, and business initiatives, identifying relevant legal and regulatory requirements and developing practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal guidance on enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, on-premises and hybrid solutions, software licensing, intellectual property, open-source software, third-party integrations, and other emerging technologies.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and other stakeholders to understand product architectures, functionality, integrations, and data flows and incorporate privacy-by-design principles into product development and business initiatives.
• Provide practical legal advice on global privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, international data transfers, data protection impact assessments, data processing arrangements, and the collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of personal data.
• Draft, review, and advise on product and privacy-related agreements and documentation, including end-user license agreements, terms of service, product disclosures, data processing agreements, and privacy notices.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies, including AI governance, intellectual property, data use, transparency, responsible AI development, and AI-enabled products and features.
• Monitor and assess emerging global technology and cybersecurity regulations, including the EU AI Act and Cyber Resilience Act, and translate evolving requirements into practical technical and operational guidance.
• Independently manage complex legal matters, proactively identify emerging legal and regulatory risks, and collaborate with Veeam’s global Legal team and outside counsel as needed.
• Develop scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, policies, and training materials that enable efficient and consistent legal support across the organization.
• Review and advise on AI use cases and technologies as it relates to internal uses and product uses

Technologies You'll Work With

• Enterprise software and SaaS
• Cloud services and infrastructure
• On-premises and hybrid solutions
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Software licensing and open-source software
• Cybersecurity technologies
• Data processing and privacy technologies
• Software architectures, integrations, and data flows

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience providing legal counsel on technology products, software development, or related product and regulatory matters.
• Strong technical understanding of software and SaaS services, including legal issues affecting enterprise software, cloud services, and technology-driven businesses.
• Substantial experience advising on privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently advise Product and Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle and analyze technical product functionality, data flows, and business models for legal and regulatory risks.
• Exceptional legal judgment with the ability to develop practical, risk-based solutions that balance legal requirements with commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex legal concepts to technical and nonlegal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex matters, establish priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.

Bonus Skills

• Prior in-house legal experience at an enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity company.
• Experience advising on AI governance, AI-enabled product development, and emerging AI regulation, including the EU AI Act, EU Cyber Resilience Act, and Digital Operational Resilience Act.
• Familiarity with software intellectual property, open-source licensing, technology transactions, and other IP matters.
• Experience counseling multinational technology organizations on cross-border privacy and regulatory issues.
• Privacy or AI governance certifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or AIGP, along with technical fluency and an interest in software architectures, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.