Curious about what a Product Counsel actually does in a tech company?
If you're a law student or young lawyer looking to break into the tech industry, this video is your roadmap.
In this episode, we unpack:
🔹What the role of a Product Counsel is
🔹How lawyers work with product managers, engineers, and designers
🔹A real-life product example (Zoom’s AI meeting assistant)
🔹Key legal issues: privacy, data protection, cross-jurisdictional compliance
🔹The skills and knowledge you need to become a successful product counsel
👩⚖️ Whether you're exploring legal tech careers, considering in-house counsel roles, or just want to future-proof your legal skills, this video will help you understand how law and technology intersect.
📌 Want a list of free resources to build your tech and legal knowledge? Drop a comment below!
✅ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – What is a Product Counsel?
02:00 – Real-life example (Zoom AI feature)
04:00 – Mapping laws & compliance issues
06:00 – Drafting, documentation & launch
08:00 – Post-launch monitoring
09:30 – Skills & knowledge you need
11:00 – Final thoughts
📚 Recommended for:
🔹Law students exploring tech
🔹Lawyers interested in in-house roles
🔹Anyone curious about legal careers in product teams
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