Staff Product Lead - job 1 of 2

The Staff Product Lead at Everlaw will have vital responsibilities, including defining and owning the roadmap for new initiatives in the transactional legal space. You'll engage with stakeholders, lead the development of innovative solutions, and collaborate closely with our design and development teams, ensuring that our products deliver real value to our users.

To qualify for the Staff Product Lead role at Everlaw, applicants should have at least 10 years of product management experience, particularly in building B2B products. Experience in the transactional legal field, user research skills, and the ability to lead product teams and communicate with executive stakeholders are also essential.

Everlaw is committed to the growth of its team members. As a Staff Product Lead, you will benefit from regular check-ins with management regarding your career goals, access to an annual learning and development stipend, and opportunities to participate in company-sponsored volunteer events. This environment enables you to refine your skills and advance your career.

At Everlaw, the Staff Product Lead will enjoy various career development opportunities, including access to training and learning resources, involvement in strategic product initiatives, and guidance from experienced leaders within the company. We believe in investing in our employees to enhance their professional journeys.

The culture at Everlaw is open, collaborative, and vibrant. As a Staff Product Lead, you’ll find yourself in an environment that values passion, creativity, and integrity. The team works closely together to foster innovative ideas and encourages a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling options.

Highlight specific projects you've overseen, emphasizing your role in developing B2B products within the legal space. Discuss any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving abilities and familiarity with the legal industry.

Explain your methodology for evaluating user needs, market trends, and business goals. You might mention using frameworks like RICE or MoSCoW to systematically prioritize features based on their impact, feasibility, and alignment with overall strategy.

Detail your approach to communication and collaboration. You could discuss conducting regular updates, using feedback sessions, and setting up collaborative tools to ensure transparency and alignment of goals with all stakeholders involved.

Discuss the methods you employ, such as surveys, user interviews, and usability testing. Give examples of how user feedback directly influenced product features or enhancements in your previous roles.

Talk about your leadership style and methods to foster collaboration among teams. Elaborate on how you'll ensure all voices are heard, align team objectives with business goals, and maintain focus on the user experience throughout the project.

Demonstrate your ability to manage short-term demands while keeping long-term goals in sight. Highlight your planning processes, ability to adapt, and how you communicate priorities to the team to align both immediate and strategic product development.

Discuss a specific incident, focusing on the actions you took to mitigate the setback, communicate changes, and adapt your strategy. Emphasize your resilience and problem-solving skills in overcoming challenges.

Provide insights into how you conduct market research, analyze competitor products, and assess market needs. Explain the tools and methodologies you use to gather data, integrate findings into the product strategy, and make informed decisions.

Detail your understanding of compliance requirements specific to the legal sector. Discuss collaboration with legal experts and ongoing assessments you implement throughout the development process to ensure that your products adhere to applicable regulations.

Share your passion for product management and the impact of legal tech on businesses and society. Connect your personal values with Everlaw's mission, illustrating how this drives you to develop effective solutions that contribute to justice and efficiency in the legal industry.