Product Counsel, Claude Platform

Anthropic

San Francisco, CA, US
$265,000 — $320,000 usd py
On-site
Product counsel for developer platform and api
Legal guidance on ai systems
Drafting developer-facing terms
Partner with Platform PM, API Engineering, Cloud Partnerships, and Commercial Legal to provide pragmatic legal guidance across the API, developer ecosystem, and cloud-distribution product lifecycle

Job Summary

  • Partner with Platform PM, API Engineering, Cloud Partnerships, and Commercial Legal to provide pragmatic legal guidance across the API, developer ecosystem, and cloud-distribution product lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in legal frameworks relevant to developer platforms and cloud distribution, including data-processing and privacy obligations, tech-transactions and licensing, API terms of service, and emerging AI-specific legislation.
  • Advise on API product features, tiered-access programs (TAP/ZDR), KYC/IDV requirements, and Cowork enterprise-readiness initiatives, balancing velocity with legal and contractual compliance.

Matching Summary

Partner with Platform PM, API Engineering, Cloud Partnerships, and Commercial Legal to provide pragmatic legal guidance across the API, developer ecosystem, and cloud-distribution product lifecycle.

Salary

$265,000 — $320,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product Counsel for Developer Platform and API
  • Legal guidance on AI systems
  • Drafting developer-facing terms
  • Negotiating cloud-partner terms
  • Advising on API product features
  • Supporting incident response

Nice-to-have

  • Thriving in fast-paced environments
  • Proactive 'doer' mindset
  • Using AI tools to scale practice
  • Empathy and strong service orientation

Key Requirements

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Active U.S. state bar membership
  • 8+ years relevant legal experience
  • Experience in API/platform, cloud-marketplace, or tech-transactions
  • Working knowledge of developer platform legal frameworks
  • Strong technical fluency in cloud computing and APIs

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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