Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Position Overview

• Company: Welltech
• Industry: Health & Fitness
• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: (Salary not provided)

Welltech is a global leader in the Health & Fitness industry, employing over 700 professionals across 5 hubs. We are dedicated to transforming lives through intuitive nutrition trackers, powerful fitness solutions, and personalized wellness journeys. We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance to oversee all legal aspects of our products, ensuring innovation, user-friendliness, and full adherence to global legal and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Education: Law Degree and an active license to practice law.
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of legal experience.
  • Strong background in product counseling, consumer protection, and privacy law.
  • Previous in-house experience at a consumer technology company is required.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of US and global privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.
  • Familiarity with relevant consumer rights regulations.
• Payment Compliance: Experience with products processing payments, subscription billing, and related compliance.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of FTC regulations and enforcement actions.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property (IP) matters in a tech or digital product context.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and manage internal stakeholders effectively.
  • Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and communication skills.
  • Team leadership skills and experience mentoring or managing legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor for product, engineering, design, growth, and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks throughout product development cycles.
• Provide practical guidance on US and global privacy laws, consumer protection regulations, and intellectual property rights.
• Ensure compliance with payment processing regulations and subscription practices, including recurring billing laws and card network requirements.
• Advise on compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules and enforcement trends relevant to consumer products and advertising.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on privacy and data handling practices (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).
• Lead internal initiatives related to terms of service, privacy policies, user consents, and product documentation.
• Support strategic IP initiatives, including trademark, copyright, and licensing matters.
• Manage and mentor legal team members or external counsel as needed.
• Stay informed about legal and industry trends to drive best practices across the organization.

Application Instructions

The application process includes:

• Initial contact with a recruiter.
• A meeting with a current Welltech team member.
• A potential skills assessment.
• A meeting with Welltech’s leadership team.

Company Information

• Company Name: Welltech
• Industry: Health & Fitness
• Mission: To transform lives through intuitive nutrition trackers, powerful fitness solutions, and personalized wellness journeys.
• Team Size: Over 700 professionals across 5 hubs.
• Culture: Emphasizes growth, leadership, results, and making a positive impact.