About the Role

Houzz is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Legal team as we help shape the next generation of AI-enabled products and technology! This is a rare opportunity to work across product, privacy, engineering, AI governance, commercial transactions, and consumer technology, while serving as a trusted legal partner to teams throughout the company. You'll have meaningful ownership from day one, broad exposure across the business, and the opportunity to help define how legal enables innovation at a fast-moving technology company.

What You’ll Do

At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have

• At least 5-7+ years of relevant experience, including startup or other in-house experience, preferably at a technology company, or experience in a technology transactions, product, IP, or privacy practice at a law firm;
• Flexibility in adjusting to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment – no day will look the same!;
• Interest in working in a collaborative environment, including through regular video meetings with team members and partners;
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making judgment calls with incomplete information;
• Curiosity about technology and a demonstrated interest in AI-enabled products, data governance, privacy and emerging technologies;
• An aptitude for understanding technical concepts and partnering effectively with multiple teams;
• Demonstrated growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to seek and incorporate feedback while developing increasing independence and judgment. You must be comfortable working collaboratively with senior legal leaders while progressively developing the judgment and independence expected of an in-house counsel;
• Strong communication skills – verbally and in writing. That means you can speak and write in plain English, not only legalese (and think strategically about your use of AI);
• Excellent legal and analytical skills, as well as soft skills such as negotiation and presentation skills;
• An understanding of and enthusiasm for the Houzz Pro platform; and
• A JD and admission to a state bar.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with SaaS, B2B, or tech companies preferred
• Experience advising cross-functional business teams on product, commercial, technology, or regulatory matters
• Familiarity with AI governance, privacy-by-design, enterprise software, APIs, cloud technologies, or data governance concepts.

• Roles listing ‘Remote - US’ as a location are not currently available in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana and Montana.