Senior Product Counsel

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

*** Position titled internally as Senior Product and Privacy Counsel

*** This position requires expeirence with consumer facing products.  Experience with Automotive regulations highly preferred.

Job Description

We're doing some incredible work in the Legal team and building the foundation for the hypergrowth that Tekion is undergoing. In this role, you will work on some of the most strategic initiatives of the company and will partner cross-functionally with our brilliant innovators across teams. Disrupting an industry doesn’t come easy and you will deliver creative, bold, and practical solutions that help us break through while elegantly managing risk. If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge, can simplify complexity, thrives in a fastpaced environment, and loves to partner with people, we’re looking for you! This is key role on a growing team - you will have the opportunity to meaningfully shape both the team and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with our Product, Engineering, Design, Compliance, and other teams to provide practical and actionable advice as we launch new and exciting products. 
• Serve as the primary legal advisor, providing front-line support to product managers, engineers, sales, marketing, and others on matters related to product development, compliance, data privacy, and AI usage.
• Monitor and interpret changes to laws and policies relevant to product goals and objectives, including privacy, AI governance, and updates and regulatory changes affecting automotive marketing and sales.
• Assess risk and regulatory changes, prioritize them for Tekion's products and services, and implement necessary changes.
• Create and implement policies, practices, and tools to ensure consistent and scalable implementation of legal guidance and alignment on risks

Experience & Requirements

• At least 7 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years of in-house experience working with product and engineering teams.
• A strong mix of legal, technical, and business acumen that will allow you to understand and discuss complex technical issues and data flows.
• Experience providing clear and actionable advice on developing consumer-facing tools (e.g., digital retail tools, customer management software (CRM), and chatbots), consumer financing rules and regulations, and/or consumer advertising.
• A deep understanding of automotive regulations, and industry trends—particularly U.S., Canadian, and European requirements for the automotive industry.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Developing B2B products and services using security and privacy by design principles;
  • Deep regulatory knowledge of state,federal and global rules affecting the automotive industry (GLBA; FTC Safeguards Rule; and dealer data sharing laws); and
  • Experience with intellectual property issues in products (e.g., licensing data to/from third parties and identifying product innovations warranting IP protection).
• JD from a recognized U.S. law school and licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction (preferably California).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively • Demonstrate the ability not only to perform assigned tasks but also to contribute ideas and participate in the development of the Legal team, enhancing its processes, tools, partnerships, and visibility across Tekion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with teams across different time zones.
• Attention to detail, willingness to roll up their sleeves to get into the details and drive creative solutions but ability to think on the fly and drive efficient deal process and fast decision making.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships.

Additional Nice-to-Have Experience

• Extensive experience with U.S. and EU (including UK) data privacy laws and regulations, including practical application and compliance strategies.
• Solid understanding of AI implementation and usage, with experience in managing AI-related legal and ethical considerations.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies   
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper    
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up   
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration   
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy   
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development   

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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