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Senior Legal Counsel (AI and Technology)

Los Angeles, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Apr 2026

💰 $255,000/yr($245,000/yr – $255,000/yr)

About the role

The Role

Linktree is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel (AI & Technology) who operates like a product partner, not a gatekeeper. This role sits at the center of our AI strategy, working side-by-side with Product and Engineering to shape, build, and ship AI-powered features.
You will not be a traditional reviewer of risk. You will be embedded in the product lifecycle, helping teams move faster by translating legal complexity into practical, buildable solutions.
This role is ideal for a lawyer who thinks like an engineer: systems-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, and energized by solving novel problems at the intersection of AI, data, and product.
As a member of the Legal team, you will act as a strategic operator, enabling the business to take smart risks and build responsibly at speed.

What You’ll Own

Act as a day-to-day product partner to AI, Data, and Engineering teams, contributing directly to product design and decision-making
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear product and engineering constraints that can be implemented in real systems
Build and operationalize AI governance frameworks that enable rapid experimentation while managing risk (not slowing it down)
Lead compliance readiness for emerging AI regulations (including the EU AI Act) in a way that is practical, scalable, and product-aligned
Advise on AI system design decisions including model usage, training data, outputs, and user-facing functionality
Own legal strategy for AI-related IP, including generated content, training data, and third-party model integrations
Partner with Engineering and Data to implement privacy-by-design and safety-by-design patterns
Draft and negotiate technology, data, and vendor agreements, with a strong bias toward enabling product velocity
Continuously monitor the AI regulatory landscape and translate developments into actionable product guidance, not theoretical summaries
Build lightweight, usable legal processes that integrate into existing product workflows (PRDs, launch reviews, experimentation cycles)

Who We’re Looking For

Strong business operator who happens to be a lawyer. You prioritize outcomes over theory
7–10 years Post Qualification Experience with meaningful in-house or product counseling experience in a tech environment
Deep, applied experience with AI, data, and privacy law. You have worked on real products, not just advisory memos
Comfortable operating at a technical depth with Product and Engineering teams. You can engage in discussions about how systems actually work
Demonstrated ability to convert complex legal requirements into simple, executable guidance
High ownership and autonomy. You make decisions and move work forward without waiting for perfect information
Experience working in fast-paced environments where speed and judgment both matter
Strong influencing skills. You drive outcomes without relying on authority
Bias toward building systems and frameworks rather than one-off answers
Based in US (LA or SF) or Australia, hybrid

Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits. The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $245,000 - $255,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed.
P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this listing, please don’t rule yourself out. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button!

Our Story

We’re on a mission to empower anyone to curate, grow, and monetize their digital universe. We created the “link in bio” category — and we’re just getting started. From creators, artists, and entrepreneurs to global brands, we’re redefining how people connect with their communities, showcase their content and promote products — all in one link.
Today, a community of 70+ million use Linktree, including icons like Adidas, TikTok, the UN Environmental Program, The NFL, Manchester United, World Central Kitchen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez. With 48,000 new accounts created every day, Linktree is the fastest-growing leader in our spa