Product and Technology Counsel

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Shape legal strategy for groundbreaking AI and SaaS products while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to influence product development.

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

Grow With Us

At Workstream, we believe hourly workers deserve better technology. Our platform empowers thousands of restaurants, retailers, and franchises to hire, manage, and pay their teams—and we’re just getting started. With the rise of AI and new business models, we've unlocked massive opportunities, and we’re seeking a sharp, business-minded Product Counsel who builds, not blocks.

This isn’t a back-office legal job. You’ll collaborate directly with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams to shape how our products work—everything from AI-powered hiring tools to new ways for workers to own and grow their careers. You’ll be the primary legal partner for product development, advising on regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and creative, business-oriented solutions that allow us to move fast without breaking trust.

This is a full-time, office-based role requiring presence 5 days a week to foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams — Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at the Menlo office, and Wednesday and Thursday at the San Francisco office.

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Builds strong relationships across teams
  • Translates complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance

Day in the Life

  • Partner with product teams to design legally sound features, including AI/ML-powered services and worker-focused fintech
  • Draft and refine Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and AI use guidelines that make sense for both businesses and workers
  • Review and negotiate enterprise customer contracts with top franchise brands in the US
  • Create practical frameworks for responsible AI, data privacy, and worker account portability
  • Help the company safely push boundaries with innovative B2B2C models for hourly workers
  • Stay ahead of evolving laws in AI, data privacy, labor, and fintech — and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the team

Who You Are 

  • JD + license to practice in the U.S.
  • 4 to 6+ years in tech transactions, SaaS product counseling, in-house legal or law firm (startup or high-growth experience a plus)
  • Expertise in AI/ML compliance, data privacy (CCPA, CPRA, GDPR), and enterprise SaaS contracts
  • Experience working with product and tech teams directly, enabling them to release innovative solutions by identifying solutions for unclear legal risks
  • Proven ability to identify creative, legally sound, “gray-path” opportunities—not just risk blockers
  • Must be willing to report to the office for up to 5 times a week

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

  • Experience with fintech or financial compliance
  • Familiarity with the restaurant, retail, or franchise space
Why You’ll Love It Here
  • You’ll shape legal strategy for cutting-edge AI + SaaS products
  • You’ll work side-by-side with leadership, influencing product roadmaps
  • Competitive pay
  • You’ll help millions of hourly workers build better careers

Salary Range

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the salary for this role as a full-time employee is $130,000 to $180,000 in San Francisco. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skill set, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Additional Information 

Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Other Benefit: Competitive pay

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