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Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

Senior Product Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeSan Mateo, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school or equivalent and membership in good standing of at least one state bar association.
  • At least 6 years of legal experience comprising a combination of regulatory, intellectual property, product counseling, marketing, and general transactional work; at least 2 years of in-house experience is preferred.
  • Experience advising multinational, complex, fast-growing global companies, preferably regarding both hardware and software product offerings.
  • Experience developing and implementing compliance programs and policies for hardware and software products, including alarm products.
  • Expertise in at least one of the following areas: federal procurement requirements for hardware and software (such as FedRAMP, FIPS, and NDAA); licensing and regulatory compliance for alarm products, including fire alarms; or domestic and EU regulatory compliance for connected devices.
  • Excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to provide practical, concise advice.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Independently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Advise product, engineering, supply chain, and marketing teams on legal aspects of Verkada's product offerings, including development, marketing, sale, and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Advise company leadership on legal issues involving product offerings, help design and implement compliance programs, and provide practical legal risk-mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Translate complex, evolving legal frameworks into guidance that supports product delivery.
  • Improve product launch processes and protocols to ensure new offerings are adequately protected by and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on product-related regulatory issues, including relevant import/export and government procurement laws such as NDAA, TAA, and BAA, and support systematic documentation of ongoing compliance.
  • Develop global internal controls, risk monitoring, and audit frameworks for OFAC, ITAR, and emerging AI-related export controls.
  • Monitor worldwide regulatory and legal developments and identify potential impacts on current and future product offerings.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of in-house legal experience.
  • Experience advising multinational, complex, fast-growing global companies regarding both hardware and software product offerings.

About the Company

Verkada

Builds cloud-managed physical security systems

Verkada builds security cameras and cloud software for organizations that manage workplaces, stores, schools, and other physical sites. Its Command platform brings video security together with door access, alarms, intercoms, air quality sensors, and visitor management in one interface. Operators use a browser or mobile app to review incidents, manage entry permissions, receive alerts, and control equipment across locations. The company sells its devices with software licenses, which include updates and support, and its AI tools search footage and connect events across cameras. Verkada was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$643.9M
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Founded
2016

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