Pinterest

Sr. Counsel - Ads Product, Engineering & BD Legal

San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US Full Time

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

Pinterest helps millions of people find inspiration every day. We’re looking for a thoughtful lawyer to join our small, agile product legal team as we support a growing and innovative business. In this role, you’ll work closely with our global ads product, engineering and business development teams—shaping high-impact initiatives and advising senior leaders. If you’re excited about tackling new challenges, collaborating across functions and working on cutting-edge legal issues, we’d love to meet you.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Advise product and engineering teams on digital advertising, data use and privacy matters from product ideation through launch and beyond, and become embedded with those teams to provide pragmatic and strategic advice as the product evolves
  • Draft, review and negotiate complex strategic product partnerships and collaborations that are critical to Pinterest’s growth
  • Translate the complexities of legal frameworks into simple and actionable guidance, empowering teams to innovate confidently
  • Anticipate and navigate emerging legal risks, helping the business move fast while protecting user trust and company values
  • Stay at the forefront of legal and industry trends, keeping Pinterest ahead of the curve and shaping conversations across the company
  • Build deep, collaborative relationships as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions and transforming how Pinterest connects ideas with audiences around the world

 

What we’re looking for:

  • JD with 8+ years of experience working in a demanding and innovative legal environment on legal issues including digital advertising, privacy, technology or related commercial work
  • Strong background navigating complex laws, regulations and industry standards, including GDPR, state privacy laws like CCPA, and FTC rules
  • Experience leading the negotiation of major technology and commercial deals, especially those tied to advertising, data or other tech partnerships
  • Proven ability to build lasting, collaborative relationships across product, engineering and business teams
  • Quick to pick up new laws and technologies, bringing curiosity and adaptability to every challenge
  • Skilled at translating complicated legal issues into plain-language guidance that empowers teams to move forward
  • Insightful, business-minded partner who brings creativity and a solutions focus to every problem
  • Comfortable steering multiple projects and shifting priorities without missing a beat
  • Dedicated to continuous learning, growth and finding new ways to deliver value
  • Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

 

Relocation Statement:

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

 

In-Office Requirement Statement:

  • We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration approximately 1-2 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

 

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only
$141,502$291,328 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.