Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively retained by our client, a leading health and wellness platform that is revolutionizing telehealth for providers and patients alike, in its search for a Managing Counsel, Product. This attorney will lead a team of counsel-level attorneys who are responsible for providing practical, business-minded guidance on the marketing and promotion of the Company’s consumer products, from development to launch and beyond, including digital offerings and FDA-regulated products.
This role sits at the intersection of product innovation, healthcare regulation, marketing, and e‑commerce, and will serve as a legal leader and strategic partner to the Company’s marketing, product, and growth teams. This is a managing role for someone excited to both do and build: advising directly on complex product matters while shaping strategy, processes, and standards for product legal support in a fast‑paced, consumer‑centric company
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior legal adviser for the company’s full product portfolio, advising on product development, launches, lifecycle management, and promotional initiatives
- Proactively identify, interpret, and implement with a business-focused mindset consumer protection-related state and federal laws impacting products and services
- Partner closely with senior product and marketing leaders to understand strategy, roadmaps, and growth initiatives and help shape business decisions
- Cultivate a strong understanding of the company’s business model, technologies, products, and goals to align legal guidance with business objectives
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of junior and mid-level attorneys, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture
- Set standards, processes, and best practices to scale product legal review efficiently in a high‑growth environment
The ideal candidate will have:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
- 9+ years of experience practicing at a law firm and/or in-house
- Experience advising on consumer products and advertising/marketing issues
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with cross‑functional partners
- Ability to balance strategic guidance with hands‑on execution
- Excellent business judgment
- Creative, self-starter mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity and novel legal issues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading a team of attorneys and legal professionals
- Experience advising on AI-powered products
- Background in consumer goods, health tech, or digital product ecosystems