Product and Marketing Counsel

Want to help us, help others? We’re hiring!

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! We are looking for a talented attorney to join our legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with high-impact teams, advising on a wide array of legal and business issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. As Product and Marketing Counsel, you will be responsible for handling a wide range of legal issues including but not limited to advising on legal compliance for product launches or legal issues related to user research, copyright and other IP matters, and review of marketing and promotional campaigns and press releases. We are looking for someone who is motivated by our purpose and is a creative, flexible, business-minded problem-solver who is able to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on marketing content, including digital campaigns, social media, email communications, influencer partnerships, and promotional materials.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection regulations, advertising law, substantiation, disclosures, endorsements, user-generated content, and industry best practices.
• Partner with marketing, brand, and communications teams to provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal guidance on new product features and updates, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, consumer protection, and IP concerns.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Data Privacy, Brand, and Engineering to ensure legal considerations are embedded in the planning stages and mitigate risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Work with outside counsel to manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio and assist in filing new applications.
• Advise on projects as needed, including regulatory, IP, and risk management issues.

Requirements

• A JD from a top law school and membership in the California Bar.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience (in-house and/or law firm), ideally with exposure to marketing review, advertising law, or product counseling experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. advertising and consumer protection laws, privacy principles, and emerging technology issues.
• International experience and experience in intellectual property and/or privacy are a plus.
• Ability to provide quick, concise and practical legal advice consistent with the organization’s business objectives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, act decisively and run projects autonomously.
• Good judgment, strong ethics, kind heart.
• Confident self-starter and proven ability to work cross-functionally with business partners.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities.
• A passion for GoFundMe’s mission while being a genuine GoFundMe ambassador who amplifies GoFundMe’s culture in all communications and interactions.

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.