Senior Legal Counsel - Subscriptions - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Legal Counsel at DuckDuckGo, you will serve as the dedicated legal expert for the subscription offering, ensuring compliance across global jurisdictions while enabling business growth.

In Short

• Join a remote-first team of 300+ at DuckDuckGo.
• Be a legal partner in subscription growth and compliance.
• Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and finance teams.
• Own all subscription-related legal matters from ideation to launch.
• Draft and review terms of service and marketing materials.
• Analyze legal requirements for online payments and promotions.
• Proactively track evolving legal requirements across jurisdictions.
• Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for non-lawyers.
• Maintain strong time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a culture of trust and inclusivity.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Experience with subscription services and consumer software products.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and guidance skills.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing in one U.S. state bar.
• Proven ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Experience in a remote-first setting.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $178,500 and stock options.
• Transparent compensation across the organization.
• Company-sponsored health benefits for U.S.-based team members.
• Paid parental leave and office setup allowances.
• Flexible work arrangement with no core hours.
• Encouragement for team retreats and all-hands meetups.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Access to a supportive hiring process.