F5 Product Counsel United States, California, San Jose 129583504
Share
At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.
Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
Product Counseland become an integral part of our dynamic. Here,champion legal strategy for cloud services, security solutions, and on-prem technologies, unlocking new opportunities and steering product development at the intersection of law and technology.
se & Strategize:Partner directly with Product Managers, Architects, and technical teamsas a subject matter expertto provide strategic counsel onsolutions, including hosted services and on-prem products.
:Drive significant organizational change and compliance improvements.Influence the design and deployment of AI-driven products by advising on legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in emerging technologies.
onGo-to-Market :Align productdesign, deployment andlaunches with global legal requirements and market expectations, enabling F5’s innovation to reach customers faster.
Cross-FunctionalCollaboration:Work hand-in-hand withotherteam memberswithin the Office of the General Counsel, includingBusinessCounsel, IP,Compliance, and other departmentsto integrate privacy-by-design, data protection,responsible use of AI,and robust governance frameworks into every productand ensuresuchframeworks are supported by F5’scommercial contracts.
dentify & ExecuteImprovements:Drive continuous improvement in legal practices and processes,identifyingopportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
ProductCompliance & Risk Mitigation:Conduct comprehensive legal analysis andmonitorevolving regulations (privacy, cybersecurity, AI) and translate complex requirements into actionable, solution-oriented advice for technical stakeholdersand Business Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications &
BS, BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field—yourexpertiselets you partner deeply with our product and engineering leads.
, LLB,orequivalent degree.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law inWA and/orCA.
years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
xperience advising on AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/orcomplex commercial agreements.
impactingtechnology products.
Exceptional communication skills—able to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable legal guidance for a range of business partners.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment, fostering collaboration and driving results.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 2 years focused on technology products or services.
Technical experience in technology or software industries, especially with cloud-based services, network infrastructure, or application delivery platforms.
Experience advising onAI governance frameworks, machine learning model deployment,AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/or complex commercial agreements for multiple geopoliticaljurisdictionsand in highly regulated sectors.
Demonstrated success in supporting rapid product cycles and advising on transformative technology initiatives.
Deep familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud deployments.
Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, DDoS mitigation, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) solutions.
in international data privacy regulations beyond GDPR and CCPA, including PIPEDA, LGPD, APPI, and emerging frameworks in APAC and Middle East regions.
Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS,ISO 42001,and NIST standards.
Track recordadvisingenterprise SaaS companies or infrastructure providers serving Fortune 500 clients.
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
The annual base pay for this position is: $245,600.00 - $368,400.00@myworkday.com)
.
It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting .
These jobs might be a good fit
