Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy-to-deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world’s largest graph community. Intelligence that works. Results that matter.
Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business.
At Neo4j, we have always strived to help the world make sense of data.
As business, society and knowledge become increasingly connected, our technology promotes innovation by helping organizations to find and understand data relationships. We created, drive and lead the graph database category, and we’re disrupting how organizations leverage their data to innovate and stay competitive.
We are seeking a Product Counsel to partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Security, and Go-To-Market teams to ensure our products are designed, built, and delivered in compliance with applicable laws and aligned with our risk tolerance.
This role is embedded in the product lifecycle, from roadmap planning and feature design through launch, customer adoption, and ongoing iteration, and is critical to enabling fast, responsible innovation in a global, enterprise software environment.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Engineering Support
- Act as the primary legal partner for product and engineering teams across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid offerings.
- Advise on legal issues throughout the product development lifecycle, including feature design, data flows, APIs, integrations, and platform architecture.
- Review and help shape product requirements, specifications, and launch plans to proactively manage legal risk.
Open Source & Licensing
- Advise on open-source software (OSS) usage, contributions, and licensing models (e.g., GPL, AGPL, Apache, MIT, dual licensing).
- Support compliance with open-source obligations and guide product teams on inbound and outbound licensing strategies.
- Partner with engineering and security on OSS governance and tooling.
Privacy, Security & Data
- Provide guidance on privacy and data protection matters (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, global data transfer frameworks).
- Advise on product-embedded privacy features, security controls, and data-handling practices.
- Partner with Security, Trust, and Compliance teams on incident response, customer security inquiries, and audits.
Commercial & GTM Enablement
- Support product-led go-to-market initiatives.
- Help develop scalable legal frameworks that enable enterprise sales while supporting self-serve and cloud motions.
Regulatory & Risk Management
- Monitor emerging laws and regulations affecting enterprise software, AI, data, and cloud services, and translate them into practical guidance for product teams.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with new technologies, features, and business models, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to internal policies, guidelines, and playbooks related to product development and delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior product and engineering leaders.
- Educate and empower non-legal stakeholders through training and clear, pragmatic guidance.
- Help scale legal processes to support a fast-growing, global organization.
Qualifications
Required
- JD or equivalent law degree; licensed and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, with a significant focus on product, technology, or commercial matters.
- Experience supporting enterprise software, cloud services, or developer-focused products.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Software licensing and SaaS models
- Open-source licensing concepts
- Privacy and data protection frameworks
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred
- In-house experience at a B2B SaaS or open-source company.
- Familiarity with database technologies, developer platforms, or infrastructure software.
- Experience with AI/ML, data platforms, or regulated enterprise customers.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization.
What Success Looks Like
- Product teams view Legal as a strategic partner, not a blocker.
- Legal risks are identified early and addressed pragmatically, enabling faster launches.
- Clear, scalable legal frameworks support both enterprise sales and product-led growth.
- The company confidently navigates open-source, privacy, and regulatory complexity while continuing to innovate
The annual base salary range for this position based in the United States is listed below. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Neo4j’s compensation practices, job related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and trainings, in addition to geographic location. Based on the factors above, Neo4j utilizes the full width of the range.
In addition to the range below, US employees are eligible for a stock option grant and certain roles are eligible for an annual bonus. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s standard benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence.
Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph intelligence platform in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j.
- Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It recently surpassed $200M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past three years.
- Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history.
- 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include Boston Scientific, BT Group, Caterpillar, Cisco, Comcast, Department for Education UK, eBay, NBC News, Novo Nordisk, Worldline, and others.
- Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success.
- Countless industry awards. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform.
- A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers.
Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we’d encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues.
One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application.
Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values:
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