Senior Product & Commercial Counsel

About VSCO

VSCO (pronounced vis–co) is a complete photography platform—editing tools, portfolio sites, client workflows, and community—that helps photographers hone their craft, grow their network, and build a photography business on their terms.

VSCO is where photographers turn pro. Whether they’re landing their first paid gig or growing an established practice, VSCO champions photographers at every stage of the journey. Our mission is simple:  to close the gap between the creative life photographers want and the confidence, tools, and community they need to make it real.

We are looking for people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our company mission to the next level. Employees here have the opportunity to make a big impact, and we believe that when we build together, we achieve stronger outcomes than we could alone. 

Our values are critical pillars to our team culture and shape the way we hire. Read more about what you can expect when working at VSCO on our Careers Page. 

About You

As Senior Product & Commercial Counsel, you’ll report to the General Counsel and play a key role in shaping VSCO’s product, marketing, and commercial strategy. You’ll lead complex deal work, guide product and marketing launches, and help scale our legal operations – all while balancing risk with a creator-first mindset.

What You’ll Do

• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Brand & Design, and other business teams to embed legal guidance into product development and go-to-market strategy.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (SaaS, partnerships, marketing, events, and vendor).
• Own and evolve VSCO’s contracting processes and systems to drive efficiency, visibility, and scale.
• Research and advise on privacy, intellectual property, and platform regulations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws, including promotions (sweepstakes, giveaways) and content licensing.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on content policy and IP matters (trademarks, copyrights, and patents).
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for the business
• Collaborate with outside counsel and efficiently manage legal spend.
• Develop practical training and resources to empower teams to navigate legal considerations.
• Help modernize legal operations, including leveraging AI to improve workflows and scale impact.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• 6+ years of relevant experience (combination of top-tier law firm and in-house preferred).
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and building scalable templates.
• Working knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and platform regulations (e.g., DSA and Online Safety Acts).
• Solid grounding in intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, and patents).
• Experience with or interest in optimizing contract management systems and processes.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with legal operations and a desire to drive efficiencies. 
• A passion for photography and creative communities. 

Job Perks

• Hybrid work with an office in San Francisco, CA
• Regular in-person events to connect and collaborate
• Competitive salary & equity 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
• Flexible Time Off
• Company-paid parental, medical and caregiver leave
• Other perks including mental health resources and tech reimbursements

Compensation

The base salary for this position will vary based on several factors, such as relevant experience, location and your approved internal leveling assessed during the interview process. The base salary range for this role is $240,000-260,000. 

Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance. This range represents our good-faith estimate of expected compensation at the time of posting.

The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks contained in our standard employee benefits package are also offered for this position.

Please note: 

The application window for this role will be open until at least April 20th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this background check, which includes state and federal criminal records checks, sex offender registry searches, and other relevant checks as permitted by law. 

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Note that VSCO will never ask for financial information or sensitive personal information during the application process.