Product Counsel

Kinaxis Inc.

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Counsel role provides specialized legal expertise in support of Kinaxis’ product portfolio. The position is responsible for aligning legal strategy with product objectives, advising on legal and regulatory considerations across the product lifecycle, and supporting responsible, compliant product development. The role requires sound legal judgment, strong analytical capability, and the ability to interpret complex requirements within a technology and product context.

Requirements

• A qualified lawyer admitted and in good standing in a relevant Canadian province or U.S. state
• 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, including at least 4 years of experience advising on product, technology, and/or IP matters.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Curious about product development and comfort working closely with technical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience at a growing SaaS company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, actionable legal guidance to Product and Engineering functions across the product lifecycle, including design, development, launch, and product evolution.
• Support Kinaxis’ platform and data strategy, including data governance.
• Identify and assess legal, regulatory, and intellectual property risks and enable informed, risk-based decision making.
• Advise on product-related legal issues including IP, open-source software, marketing, data use, and emerging AI, data, and other regulatory considerations.
• Draft and support product-specific terms, disclosures, and related external documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Security teams on technology and software license compliance, including open-source software.
• Work with the in-house patent agent and help advance Kinaxis’ intellectual property strategy, including trademark-related work.
• Develop strong working relationship with Product and Engineering teams, understand roadmaps and priorities, and embed legal thinking into product development workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Privacy, Security, and other Legal colleagues to ensure consistent, scalable, and practical legal support.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of processes that support efficient and responsible product development in global markets.
• Develop playbooks, training, and self-serve guidance to scale product legal support.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the third Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed