Quora

General Counsel (Remote)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Legal ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Quora is a privately held, "remote-first" company. This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States.

About Quora: Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge. To do so, we have two knowledge sharing products:

  • Quora: A global knowledge sharing platform with over 400M monthly unique visitors, bringing people together to share insights on various topics and providing a unique platform to learn and connect with others.
  • Poe: A platform providing millions of global users with one place to chat, explore and build with a wide variety of AI language models (bots), including GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, DALL-E 3 and more. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, Poe provides a single platform to instantly integrate and utilize these new models.

Behind these products are passionate, collaborative, and high-performing global teams. We have a culture rooted in transparency, idea-sharing, and experimentation that allows us to celebrate success and grow together through meaningful work. Join us on this journey to create a positive impact and make a significant change in the world.

About the Team and Role: We’re looking for an experienced General Counsel to lead and build Quora’s global legal function. You’ll be a key partner to our executive team, advising on legal, regulatory, and strategic challenges across AI, UGC, and global growth. This is a unique opportunity to define the legal function at a company known for cutting-edge product development and rapid iteration.

You’ll own all legal operations - from product counsel and regulatory compliance to corporate governance and team building - while navigating evolving global regulations and helping Quora stay at the forefront of knowledge sharing and AI.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary legal partner for Poe and Quora’s global product teams, providing pragmatic advice on new AI products and evolving user-generated content regulations.
  • Own and oversee all aspects of Quora’s global legal operations, including corporate governance, IP, equity, and commercial transactions.
  • Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk across new and existing product areas, offering actionable guidance to drive product and business goals forward.
  • Build and lead a lean, high-impact legal team (including 2 immediate hires), and manage relationships with external counsel as needed.
  • Develop and maintain product policies, moderation practices, and regulatory frameworks to ensure Quora stays ahead of global developments.
  • Serve as a key advisor to the executive team, collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, trust & safety, and finance to enable responsible growth.

Minimum Requirements

  • Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time).
  • J.D. and licensed to practice law in the United States.
  • 8+ years of legal practice, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology company.
  • 4+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing or building legal teams.
  • Expertise advising on complex regulatory and product questions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
  • Strong global regulatory awareness (especially around AI, UGC, and content moderation).
  • Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical guidance for cross-functional teams.
  • Proven track record of balancing risk and business needs in scaling environments.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience with international regulatory frameworks (e.g., OFCOM, EU DSA, US AI executive orders).
  • Background in user-generated content, data privacy, and platform governance.
  • Prior experience supporting global expansion and international subsidiary structuring.
  • Deep curiosity about generative AI and a passion for shaping the legal future of this technology.

At Quora, we value diversity and inclusivity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including marginalized or underrepresented groups in tech, to apply.

Skills

Legal advising
Regulatory compliance
Corporate governance
AI legal issues
User-generated content regulation
Product counsel
Global legal strategy
Team building

Quora

Global knowledge sharing and AI integration platform

About Quora

Quora is a global platform for knowledge sharing that attracts over 400 million unique visitors each month. It allows users to share insights on a wide variety of topics, creating a community focused on learning and connection. Users include individuals looking for information, experts sharing their knowledge, and businesses engaging with a knowledgeable audience. Quora also features Poe, a platform that combines several AI language models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3, enabling users to chat and explore these technologies in one place. Unlike many competitors, Quora's business model relies on targeted advertising to its large user base, allowing it to continuously expand its offerings to meet user needs.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$351.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Equity
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from Reddit and Stack Exchange could dilute Quora's user base.
AI-generated content may lead to misinformation without proper oversight.
Privacy concerns over data collection for ads could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Quora integrates AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 through its Poe platform.
Quora's Writing Sessions offer a unique alternative to Reddit's AMA for expert Q&A.
Quora's partnership with Bombora enhances B2B audience targeting for advertisers.

Upsides

Quora attracts over 400 million unique visitors monthly, boosting its advertising potential.
AI-driven content moderation can improve user experience by reducing misinformation.
Personalized learning experiences through AI can enhance user retention and satisfaction.

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