Why this role is on the menuInstacart's product portfolio is expanding rapidly - into new international markets, physical hardware like Caper carts, and retailer-facing platforms like Storefront Pro. Without a dedicated attorney embedded in these initiatives, legal complexity becomes a bottleneck that slows product teams down. We're hiring a Product Counsel to serve as the strategic legal partner who keeps momentum high while navigating complex and evolving regulatory landscapes. This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and e-commerce, and the person who fills it will have direct impact on how Instacart's most ambitious bets come to life.
What you'll cook up in your first year- Product teams launching in new international markets have a trusted legal partner who cleared the path - jurisdiction-specific risks identified early, with scalable compliance frameworks that don't need to be rebuilt for each new market.
- Caper cart and Storefront Pro initiatives ship with confidence because legal requirements are synthesized into clear, actionable guidance that product, engineering, and design teams can act on - not walls they have to work around.
- Cross-functional legal processes are measurably more efficient - you've identified leverage points, introduced AI-assisted workflows, and reduced time-to-answer for recurring legal questions across Product, BD, and Operations.
- Instacart's exposure across consumer protection, payments, privacy, and commercial compliance is well-mapped and proactively managed, with documented risk frameworks and clear escalation paths.
- Business partners across the company describe Legal as an enabler, not a gatekeeper - and you're the reason why.
The secret ingredients we're looking forMust-have pantry staples (Minimum Qualifications)
- J.D. from a top-tier law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
- 5+ years of legal experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department
- Familiarity with legal issues in Internet and e-commerce spaces (copyright, privacy, advertising, payments, SaaS)
- Ability to provide clear, concise legal advice and drive results cross-functionally
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with AI tools to drive efficiency and streamline legal processes
Optional garnishes (Preferred Qualifications)
- In-house experience at a tech company or retailer, directly or via secondment
- Experience with technology platforms
- Background in corporate, pharmaceutical, alcohol, or privacy/data security law (including GDPR and US-EU Privacy Shield)
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Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CAN
$185,000-$195,000 CAD
