Latitude provided experienced interim product counsel to a global consumer technology company, supporting complex regulatory matters and product initiatives during a multi-month parental leave.
With product development and regulatory initiatives underway, a global consumer technology company needed experienced product counsel full-time to maintain continuity during a team member’s planned six-month parental leave. The company sought an attorney who could take responsibility for substantive legal matters and work directly with internal teams during the absence.
The role called for experience advising technology companies on product-related legal and regulatory matters, including consumer protection and privacy. The attorney would work closely with product, engineering, and business teams throughout the product lifecycle, providing guidance on legal requirements and their implications for the company’s products.
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Latitude provided an attorney with nine years of experience in technology, privacy, product counseling, and regulatory matters. Her background included several years advising a leading global technology company on product safety, platform governance and global data protection requirements.
During the engagement, Latitude’s attorney independently managed a significant regulatory inquiry and related product changes while advising on data protection requirements and initiatives involving user accounts. She also contributed to initiatives involving terms of service and software updates, helping internal teams work through complex legal considerations affecting the company’s products.
The client praised the attorney’s ability to quickly get up to speed with the legal issues involved, take ownership of projects, and bring clarity to challenging questions. Her responsiveness and ability to work effectively across teams helped keep important initiatives moving forward during the parental leave. Originally planned for six months, the engagement was extended twice, ultimately lasting eight months.
