Product Counsel

About the Company:

World is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As bots and autonomous agents reshape the internet, people, institutions, and applications need a trusted way to confirm who is a real human while preserving privacy. Our products make this possible: the Orb verifies real people, World ID proves it privately, and World App enables and distributes the new applications made possible by this technology. Together, they form a new layer for AI internet.

We’re one of the fastest-growing networks in tech. More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, and we complete over 350,000 verifications each week. World App is already among the most used wallets globally. Developers are integrating World ID to build safer online experiences and create spaces where real people can participate, earn, and be recognized in ways AI simply can’t replicate.

World was founded in 2019 and launched globally in 2023. We are more than 400 people across hardware, software, AI, cryptography, mobile engineering, and global operations. Our teams come from OpenAI, Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, Stripe, Meta, Coinbase, Palantir and MIT Media Lab. We’re backed by leading investors, including a16z, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, as well as prominent operators and founders across fintech and AI.

World has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, highlighted in Fast Company’s Next 5 in Fintech, and explored in a Bloomberg deep dive. The New York Times, Bankless and TechCrunch have all recognized our progress in identity, cryptography, AI, and global-scale hardware deployment. Our leadership is also named to the Time AI 100.

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

San Francisco, California, or Munich, Germany.

Tools for Humanity is seeking an experienced Product Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of issues relating to consumer protection, artificial intelligence, biometrics, privacy, financial regulations, marketing, IP, and digital currencies. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing complex matters and projects across multiple jurisdictions.

• Ship product: Serve as key legal partner for various product and engineering teams and projects, advising throughout the full product lifecycle.

• Mitigate risk: Identify, analyze, and mitigate product, regulatory, privacy, and online safety risks across jurisdictions.

• Build process: Implement creative legal strategies and scalable processes for risk management, and help advance AI and cryptocurrency policy positions.

• Pitch in: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and advisors on US and international laws; draft terms of use and product policies; support go-to-market strategies.

• 5+ years of experience in product counsel roles within the financial services or technology sectors.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the law relating to several of: financial services, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, privacy, biometrics, online safety, marketing, and/or consumer protection.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor.

• US Candidates: Juris Doctor from a top tier law school. Membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

Tools for Humanity offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.

Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): 
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $235,000 - $300,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition,  TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!