Senior Counsel - Transactions, Product & Privacy

Atoms

$195K — $229K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house at a high-growth company.
  • Deep experience in managing commercial contracts independently.
  • Exposure to product counseling and privacy/data protection compliance.
  • Strong judgment with a business-first mindset, able to communicate legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial contracts across the business.
  • Advise product and engineering teams on legal and regulatory questions.
  • Counsel the business on privacy and data protection compliance.
  • Structure and close strategic partnerships and transactions swiftly.
  • Partner with stakeholders to influence decision-making early in the process.
  • Manage complex legal projects with minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plans available.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short and long-term).
  • Voluntary insurance options such as accident and critical illness coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation.
  • Discretionary vacation days and several paid holidays.
  • Paid sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Own commercial contracts: Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial agreements across the business, from partnerships to vendor and customer contracts.
  • Counsel product teams: Advise product and engineering on legal and regulatory questions as new products and features come to market.
  • Guide privacy and data: Counsel the business on privacy and data protection, building practical, scalable compliance into how products work.
  • Support strategic deals: Structure and close partnerships and transactions that move quickly without adding risk.
  • Influence early: Partner with stakeholders across product, operations, and leadership to shape decisions before they escalate.
  • Run matters independently: Manage multi-dimensional legal projects with limited supervision, applying advanced judgment to balance legal, policy, and business priorities.


What we're looking for
  • You bring a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • You have 6+ years of legal experience, built on a strong law foundation, ideally with time in-house at a high-growth company.
  • You have deep commercial contracts experience and can run a high volume of agreements independently.
  • You have exposure to product counseling and/or privacy and data protection, and are comfortable building practical compliance.
  • You bring sharp judgment and a business-first mindset, translating complex legal issues into clear guidance for non-lawyers.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and move quickly without losing rigor.


What else you need to know

This role is based in our Los Angeles office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $195,000 - $229,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
  • Pet insurance discount.
  • 401(k).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies:
    • Discretionary vacation days
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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