Product Counsel at AngelList

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Venture Capital, FinTech, StartupsIndustries

Requirements

  • JD from a top-tier law school and active bar membership in good standing
  • 6–10 years of legal experience, with a strong tilt toward fintech, venture capital, or SaaS platforms
  • Expertise in product counseling with a working knowledge of securities law, privacy, and data
  • Demonstrated ability to own complex initiatives independently while collaborating cross-functionally
  • Comfortable navigating legal ambiguity in fast-moving, zero-mistake product environments
  • Strong communication skills—able to translate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
  • High output. Clear thinker. Strong point of view. Values-aligned

Responsibilities

  • Serve as embedded counsel to product teams across the full lifecycle—development, launch, scale, and maintenance
  • Partner on product design and risk management for both new and existing infrastructure, including Meridian and more
  • Analyze and advise on regulatory implications across securities laws, privacy frameworks, and compliance regimes (e.g., 33 Act, 34 Act, ICA, IAA, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Draft, review, and evolve foundational legal documents for fund products and investor tools
  • Design scalable legal processes that enable product velocity without compromising compliance
  • Collaborate with compliance, BD, engineering, and marketing to align legal strategy with business goals
  • Train internal teams on legal implications of product decisions and evolving regulatory standards

Skills

Fund Formation
Investor Onboarding
Capital Calls
Regulatory Compliance
Securities Law
Private Markets
Venture Capital
Legal Structuring
Financial Regulations
Contract Drafting

AngelList

Provides fundraising tools for startups

About AngelList

AngelList operates in the venture capital market, offering tools for startups and investors to facilitate fundraising. Its main products include modern cap tables, syndicates, and investor portals, which help startups raise capital more efficiently. Unlike many competitors, AngelList focuses on creating a streamlined process for both startups and investors, making it easier for them to connect and collaborate. The company's goal is to boost innovation by increasing the number of successful startups around the world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$120.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Emerging platforms like Bemi could challenge AngelList's dominance in the tech startup ecosystem.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Spyne and Myko may impact market share.
Alternative funding sources may reduce AngelList's influence in the venture capital market.

Differentiation

AngelList offers modern cap tables and professional fundraising tools for startups.
The platform supports over 18,000 startups and manages $15 billion in assets.
AngelList simplifies capital-raising with innovative solutions like syndicates and investor portals.

Upsides

AngelList's global presence includes the U.S., UK, Canada, and India.
The platform has supported over 20 unicorns, showcasing its success in venture capital.
AngelList's mission to accelerate innovation aligns with increasing interest in AI-driven startups.

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