Director, Product Counsel
Axon Enterprise
Scottsdale, AZ · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
Your guidance will shape how Axon builds and brings to market technology that communities and first responders rely on, helping ensure Axon 911 products are developed responsibly and with trust at the center. For you, this is a chance to work on cutting-edge public safety technology at the intersection of AI, privacy, and security, with real influence on product direction. You will build deep cross-functional relationships, broaden your expertise across a diverse product portfolio, and grow as a legal leader with meaningful visibility across the business.
What You’ll Do
Location: Boston, MA or Scottsdale, AZ or NYC, NY
Product Counsel and Guidance
Serve as product counsel for Axon 911, advising on legal risk from early design through launch and ongoing operation
Review product features, roadmaps, and integrations, and provide clear, practical guidance that enables the business to make informed decisions
Spot legal and regulatory issues across products that connect, share data, or integrate with one another and with customer and third-party systems
Cross-functional partnership
Act as the legal liaison to Privacy, InfoSec, Compliance, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Intellectual Property
Coordinate with those teams to align on risk positions and resolve legal questions that span multiple disciplines
Translate complex legal concepts into actionable direction for non-lawyers
Marketing and Risk Management
Review marketing collateral, product claims, and customer-facing materials for accuracy, substantiation, and legal risk
Assess and help manage legal risk for new and existing products, escalating significant matters as appropriate
Stay current on laws, regulations, and emerging issues affecting AI, public safety technology, and digital evidence
What You Bring
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice (in good standing) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of legal experience, at a law firm, in-house, or both, with a focus on technology and/or product matters
Demonstrated experience with risk management, including assessing risk, weighing business tradeoffs, and recommending practical solutions
Strong issue-spotting skills, with the ability to work through complex questions that cut across multiple products and integrations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising on AI products, including AI governance, responsible AI, and emerging AI regulation
Familiarity with public safety, law enforcement, or government customers and the laws that apply to them
Knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, and of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
Experience reviewing advertising and marketing claims for technology products
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
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