Job Application for Sr. Counsel, Product at Apollo.io Back to jobs Sr. Counsel, Product Remote, United States Apply Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members. Sr. Counsel, Product Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.
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the Role Apollo is hiring a Senior Counsel, Product to serve in a key support capacity for both the Legal team and the broader Apollo.io product and engineering teams. This role is designed to be a “builder-operator” position: you will uplevel product counseling processes, implement scalable operating mechanisms, and provide clear risk guidance in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Successful candidates will be natural builders, delighting implementing scalable processes for legal risk mitigation. Cross-functional collaboration will be a crucial part of your day-to-day job as you work to build strong relationships throughout the business. What You’ll Do Provide Strategic Legal Support to the Product & Engineering Teams Support the product counseling function within the Apollo Legal team, including advising the product and engineering teams on compliance with laws, and crafting risk mitigation solutions that balance legal
requirements with business objectives Develop relationships with product managers and engineering managers to embed the Product Legal team as a stakeholder in the product development process Review product documentation and designs in connection with product development, product launches and platform enhancements Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess impact on Apollo’s product offerings Scale the Product Counseling Function Support the product counseling function within the Apollo legal team, including processes and operations, working closely with product managers and engineering managers in developing best-in-class methods for legal review of our product development process Design, implement, and iterate on policies, processes, and procedures to improve the legal team’s engagement model with the product and engineering organizations with a focus on efficiency, automation and reportable metrics Develop training materials, legal playbooks and conduct training sessions for product and business teams Support the Marketing Function Represent Legal as a stakeholder in the product launch process, including reviewing communications and marketing materials related to product launches Provide general marketing support, including content review and review of communications in connection with GTM pricing initiatives and strategic legal advice in connection with marketing campaigns initiatives Be a Team Player Alongside Privacy & Commercial Work closely with Apollo’s Privacy Legal team on shared goals and objectives Support the Commercial Legal function in escalated product-related contracting questions and vendor contract review related to product implementations Required
Qualifications: J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (and ability to obtain in-house registration as required). 7-10 years of legal experience (law firm + in-house strongly preferred). Experience in a fast-paced, remote-first, global tech company; B2B SaaS strongly preferred. Ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to business and technical constituencies Strong understanding of consumer protection laws and/or global data privacy laws Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment Builder-mentality - a roll-up your sleeves attitude to tackle with a collaborative, low-ego approach to collaborating across the organization Preferred
Qualifications Understanding of AI/ML legal and related regulatory landscape, including AI governance Comfortable with and/or interested in using AI tools to enhance drafting, research, and workflow efficiency Prior experience with international compliance issues more broadly The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash
compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual
bonus as applicable. For sales roles, the range provided is
the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales
bonus target and annual base salary for
the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience,
qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional
benefits for this role may include: equity; company
bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing
benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision
benefits. Tier 1 Pay Range (San Francisco, New York City, Seattle) $236,000 - $295,000 USD Tier 2 Pay Range (All other US Locations) $205,200 - $256,500 USD We are AI Native Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here. Why You’ll Love Working at Apollo At Apollo, we’re driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That’s why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency , and learn voraciously to stay ahead. We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact . Collaboration is at our core—we’re all for one , meaning you’ll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action , giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive—Apollo is the place for you. Learn more here! Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Apollo.io? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with MyGreenhouse First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile What are your
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