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# Senior Counsel at Automattic Careers

- **Company:** Automattic Careers
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/automatticcareers/jobs/8174113

## Job description

[Automattic](https://automattic.com/), the company behind [WordPress.com](https://wordpress.com), [Jetpack](https://href.li/?http://jetpack.com/), [WooCommerce](https://href.li/?http://woocommerce.com/), [Tumblr](https://href.li/?https://www.tumblr.com/) and more, is seeking a talented attorney to support our product, privacy, and regulatory work.

We’re looking for a versatile lawyer who gets things done with minimum friction, makes the complex seem simple, and can provide actionable advice to help business teams launch great products for our vibrant community of users. You’ll advise product, engineering, and marketing teams to launch new products that delight our users; untangle the complex web of global regulations that apply to Automattic’s business; and protect free expression and the open web.

Responsibilities:

- Advise product, engineering, and trust & safety teams on implementation of a broad assortment of regulations and industry standards, with a focus on content safety, consumer protection, intellectual property, privacy, and data security. Familiarity with laws like DSA, the UK and Australian Online Safety Acts, EU AI Act, and worldwide age-assurance laws is a major plus.
- Provide product counseling on a wide array of products relating to web hosting, site creation, content publication, ecommerce, social media, and more, using a business-forward approach that puts our customers at the center of your analysis.
- Provide subject matter expertise on data protection and privacy laws, such as GDPR and CCPA, advise on consent frameworks for digital marketing and advertising, and build scalable processes for documenting compliance.
- Track and prepare for upcoming regulations, and participate in industry groups around the globe, representing Automattic before regulators and advocating for Automattic’s interests before government agencies and officials.
- Work with trust & safety teams to develop and oversee policies championing freedom of expression and user safety while complying with applicable laws.
- Design processes and workflows that enable the legal team to effectively scale compliance in a manner that meets the increase in regulatory and privacy requirements.

Requirements:

- JD from a US accredited law school with 5+ years of relevant experience (or an exception EU-based attorney)
- Familiarity with the industries, concepts, and business models relevant to Automattic’s products (e.g., open source, user-generated content, web hosting, social media, ecommerce, and digital advertising) and the product, privacy, and regulatory requirements that apply to them.
- Humble and eager teammate who is also able to function independently and work in an asynchronous environment, with a willingness and ability to stretch into new areas like litigation or IP if needed.
- Be comfortable in the grey areas, and have the ability to provide recommendations and offer clear thinking even with imperfect information.

We are hiring at either the Counsel or Senior Counsel level, and we encourage candidates across both levels to apply. Title, compensation, and the scope of independent ownership over the matters described above will reflect the experience and qualifications a candidate brings to the role.

## Compensation and Benefits

We are currently prioritizing candidates who reside in the United States or Europe.

Salary range: $180,000 - $300,000 USD.  Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

This isn’t your typical work-from-home job; we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. Read more about our [compensation philosophy.](https://automattic.com/compensation/) To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our [Benefits Page](https://automattic.com/benefits/). And check out these links to learn more about [How We Hire](https://automattic.com/how-we-hire/) and [What We Expect from Ourselves](https://automattic.com/expectations/). #LI-DNI

## About Automattic

Now in [our 20th year](https://timeline.automattic.com/), we’re the people behind [WordPress.com](http://wordpress.com/), [WooCommerce](https://href.li/?http://woocommerce.com/), [Beeper](https://www.beeper.com/), [Tumblr](https://href.li/?https://www.tumblr.com/), [Simplenote](https://href.li/?http://simplenote.com/), [Jetpack](https://href.li/?http://jetpack.com/), [Longreads](https://href.li/?http://longreads.com/), [Day One](https://href.li/?https://dayoneapp.com/), [PocketCasts](https://href.li/?https://www.pocketcasts.com/), and more. We believe in making the web a better place.

We’re a distributed company with more than 1500 Automatticians in nearly every corner of the globe, speaking over a hundred different languages. Enriched by this diversity, we’re united by a singular mission: to democratize publishing, commerce, and messaging so anyone with a story can tell it, anyone with a product can sell it, and everyone can manage their communications from a single source. In short, we help maintain a balance in society, creating and continually refining powerful tools people can use to compete fairly—regardless of income, gender, politics, language, or where they live in the world.

[We believe in Open Source](https://github.com/Automattic), and the vast majority of our work is available under the [GPL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_General_Public_License). Automattic is a [Most Loved Company](https://mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/automattic-inc/), an Equal Opportunity employer, and [Disability Confident Committed](https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/). ([Here’s what that might mean for you](https://happinessengineer.blog/2022/09/08/happiness-for-everyone-working-with-a-disability-at-automattic/).) If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please [fill out this form](https://automattic.com/application-accommodation-request/). We are committed to ensuring an accessible hiring process for all candidates. Learn more about our [Employee Resource Groups](https://automattic.com/automattician-resource-groups/).

You can track your application status and more at [MyGreenhouse](https://my.greenhouse.io/users/sign_in).

To learn about how we handle your data, please review our [Job Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice](https://automattic.com/automattic-job-applicant-candidate-privacy-notice/) and our [Privacy Policy](https://automattic.com/privacy/).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster [here](https://automattic.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/22-088_eeoc_knowyourrights6.12.pdf). Automattic participates in the [E-Verify program](https://automattic.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/e-verify_participation_poster_eng_es.pdf) in certain locations, as required by law.

## About Automattic Careers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Automattic is the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and other open-source web tools, focused on democratizing publishing, commerce, and messaging.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped, profitable)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (primary HQ; fully distributed workforce)
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Matt Mullenweg

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Web publishing, e-commerce, content management, and online communication tools.
- Target customers: B2B and B2C, from individual bloggers and small businesses to large enterprises using WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Tumblr.
- Mission: "Democratize publishing, commerce, and messaging so anyone with a story can tell it, anyone with a product can sell it, and everyone can manage their communications from a single source."

## Products & Services
- **[WordPress.com](https://wordpress.com)**: A hosted website and blog platform powering over 40% of all websites. Available as a free, open-source product (WordPress.org) and a premium hosted service.
- **[WooCommerce](https://woocommerce.com)**: An open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress, enabling anyone to sell products online.
- **[Tumblr](https://tumblr.com)**: A microblogging and social networking platform.
- **[Jetpack](https://jetpack.com)**: A suite of security, performance, and marketing tools for WordPress sites.
- **[Simplenote](https://simplenote.com)**: A cross-platform note-taking app.
- **[Pocket Casts](https://pocketcasts.com)**: A podcast player app.
- **[Day One](https://dayoneapp.com)**: A journaling app.
- **[Longreads](https://longreads.com)**: A storytelling and long-form reading platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over half a billion US dollars in annual revenue (stated on the "About Us" page). [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Automattic is bootstrapped and profitable. Key partners include the open-source community, WordPress hosting providers, and major tech platforms.
- **Growth Signals**: 1,450 employees in 82 countries speaking 108 languages. Their founding product (WordPress) powers over 40% of all websites. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Open Source Dominance**: WordPress powers 40%+ of the web, giving Automattic a massive, entrenched user base and ecosystem.
- **Fully Remote-First Since 2005**: A pioneer in remote work, with a deeply ingrained asynchronous, distributed culture that doesn't force a return to office.
- **Product Portfolio**: A diverse suite of beloved, high-traffic products (WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, Pocket Casts) that are used by millions globally.
- **Profitability & Independence**: Bootstrapped and profitable, allowing long-term strategic thinking without VC pressure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Open Web & User Freedom**: Prioritizing an open, decentralized web over locked-in platforms. They give away their most successful product for free.
- **AI Literacy**: AI literacy and competency are expected across roles, with varying expectations by position. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)
- **Product Iteration**: Data-informed, user-driven development with a one-button deploy system pushing code 60–80 times a day. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)
- **Global Expansion**: Continued hiring across 82 countries, focusing on diverse talent and local benefits.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First & Asynchronous**: Fully distributed since 2005. Work from anywhere, anytime. No return-to-office mandate. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/about/)
- **Unique Hiring Process**: Includes a paid, short-term contract trial (2-6 weeks) to see how you work together, followed by a final interview and offer. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/work-with-us/)
- **Generous Benefits**: Open vacation policy (encouraged minimum 25 days), fully paid parental leave (up to 6 months after 12 months), paid three-month sabbatical every 5 years, home office/coworking allowances, stock options, wellness benefits (Calm, Headspace, ergonomic consultations), and professional development budget. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/benefits/)
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on open source (GPL), one-button deploys, data-informed decisions, and autonomy. New hires spend their first two weeks doing customer support for WordPress.com to connect with users. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)
- **Travel**: Expect to travel 3-4 weeks per year for team meetups and company gatherings in diverse locations (e.g., Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, Vienna, Mexico). [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: 1,450 people in 82 countries, speaking 108 languages. Employee Resource Groups, monthly People Lab series, and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/about/)
- **Culture**: Values impact over hours, autonomy, open communication (P2 blogs, Slack), and a fun, challenging work environment. [automattic.com](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)

## Sources
1. [automattic.com/about](https://automattic.com/about/)
2. [automattic.com/work-with-us](https://automattic.com/work-with-us/)
3. [automattic.com/how-we-work](https://automattic.com/how-we-work/)
4. [automattic.com/benefits](https://automattic.com/benefits/)
5. [automattic.com/work-with-us/jobs](https://automattic.com/work-with-us/jobs/)

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