Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively retained by our client, a leading health and wellness platform that is revolutionizing telehealth for providers and patients alike, in its search for a Managing Counsel, Product.
This attorney will lead a team of counsel-level attorneys who are responsible for providing practical, business-minded guidance on the marketing and promotion of the Company’s consumer products, from development to launch and beyond, including digital offerings and FDA-regulated products. This role sits at the intersection of product innovation, healthcare regulation, marketing, and e‑commerce, and will serve as a legal leader and strategic partner to the Company’s marketing, product, and growth teams. This is a managing role for someone excited to both do and build: advising directly on complex product matters while shaping strategy, processes, and standards for product legal support in a fast‑paced, consumer‑centric company
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior legal adviser for the company’s full product portfolio, advising on product development, launches, lifecycle management, and promotional initiatives
- Proactively identify, interpret, and implement with a business-focused mindset consumer protection-related state and federal laws impacting products and services
- Partner closely with senior product and marketing leaders to understand strategy, roadmaps, and growth initiatives and help shape business decisions
- Cultivate a strong understanding of the company’s business model, technologies, products, and goals to align legal guidance with business objectives
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of junior and mid-level attorneys, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture
- Set standards, processes, and best practices to scale product legal review efficiently in a high‑growth environment
The ideal candidate will have:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
- 9+ years of experience practicing at a law firm and/or in-house
- Experience advising on consumer products and advertising/marketing issues
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with cross‑functional partners
- Ability to balance strategic guidance with hands‑on execution
- Excellent business judgment
- Creative, self-starter mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity and novel legal issues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading a team of attorneys and legal professionals
- Experience advising on AI-powered products
- Background in consumer goods, health tech, or digital product ecosystems
Compensation is targeted at an annual base salary range of $240,000 to $270,000, an equity grant, and generous benefits. The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate’s level of seniority, number of years of directly relevant experience, and geographic location. The company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
Solutus has been selected as the retained representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.
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