Legal Counsel
Skills
- J.D. or equivalent and admission to practice in applicable jurisdiction
- 2–5 years of legal experience reviewing technical products or online services
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to counsel cross-functional teams and translate legal risk into practical solutions
- Full fluency in written and spoken English
Responsibilities
- Advise product, engineering and design teams on legal issues related to feature development, launches, experiments and ongoing platform operations
- Support legal review of new products, product changes, and technical initiatives across Wikimedia projects
- Draft, review and maintain user-facing terms, disclosures, policies, FAQs and internal legal guidance
- Counsel on product, privacy, data use, consumer protection, intellectual property, accessibility and online safety issues
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify legal risk early and develop practical, mission-aligned solutions
- Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments affecting Wikimedia projects globally
Education
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent foreign law degree
- Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
Benefits
- Competitive, equitable salary with regional adjustments based on location
- Remote-first work model with a global team and flexible work arrangements
- Regional benefits and employment through Employer of Record where applicable
- Accessibility accommodations for applicants during the hiring process
- Mission-driven, inclusive and multicultural workplace with opportunities to work on global legal issues
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The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects, among the world's most popular websites. Established in 2003, Wikimedia is headquartered in San Francisco, California, ...
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