Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a junior to mid-career attorney to join their in-house legal department as Legal Counsel. This role involves advising on legal issues related to product development, privacy, and compliance within a collaborative environment.

In Short

• Advise product, engineering, and design teams on legal issues.
• Support legal review of new products and changes.
• Draft and maintain user-facing terms and policies.
• Counsel on privacy, data use, and consumer protection.
• Identify legal risks and develop solutions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with volunteer developers.
• Maintain high personal integrity and public service orientation.
• Work in a remote-first organization.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of experience in legal review of technical products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex risks and issues.
• Commitment to open internet and Wikimedia's mission.
• Experience with open source or online communities is a plus.
• Understanding of software engineering processes is beneficial.
• Ability to speak other languages is a plus.
• Experience with public policy or government relations is a plus.
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salary.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Engagement with a global movement for free knowledge.