Khan Academy

Khan Academy

Senior Legal Counsel (Product), Khan Kids

Mountain View, CA / Remote (Continental US + Hawaii + Canada Only) · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$188k-$200kDetected 36 days ago
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About the role

  • Analyze tax, business registration, and digital services laws relevant to offering Khan Kids products in international markets.
  • Tackle additional legal matters as they arise, with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Provide product counseling throughout the development cycle, from ideation through launch, with a focus on privacy-by-design, age-appropriate content and data practices, and responsible use of AI in children's products.
  • Develop scalable legal resources such as compliance guides, contract templates, and internal training materials tailored to the Khan Kids product line.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to create user experiences that are both legally compliant and true to the playful, child-centered spirit of Khan Academy Kids.
  • This fellowship offers a meaningful opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in product counseling, privacy, and international regulatory matters to support one of Khan Academy's most exciting growth areas.
  • Our Senior Legal Counsel, Khan Academy Kids will be working closely with the Khan Kids team, providing day-to-day legal support across product development and international expansion:
  • Advise on privacy compliance for children's products under COPPA, GDPR (including age-appropriate design requirements), and regional data protection laws applicable to young users in target markets.

Requirements

  • OR at a minimum, you must have a demonstrated commitment to developing deep expertise in this area
  • Experience navigating international regulatory landscapes, including coordinating with local counsel and advising on market entry requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • A track record of translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product guidance that enables teams to move quickly while maintaining compliance
  • 8+ years of legal practice experience, with a proven track record of advising on the design, launch, and scaling of consumer-facing websites or applications in global markets
  • JD or LLM from an accredited U.S. law school, and be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar association
  • Demonstrated ability to lead legal work streams independently, driving strategy and execution across product, privacy, and international regulatory matters
  • Deep experience in privacy compliance for consumer products, including designing and implementing privacy programs, drafting user-facing legal documents, and embedding privacy-by-design principles into product development
  • Expertise in children's privacy (COPPA, GDPR, age-appropriate design codes, or similar frameworks)
  • Strong business judgment: you can independently analyze, assess, and communicate business and legal risks, and develop practical solutions that balance legal requirements with product and business goals
  • Experience building and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where you set priorities, manage ambiguity, and make judgment calls with confidence
  • Highly organized with an acute attention to detail
  • A passion for early childhood education and a genuine attentiveness to building products that serve young children and their families

Nice to have

  • Certification in privacy or data security (CIPP or similar)
  • Experience with AI governance, responsible AI principles, or regulatory frameworks applicable to AI in consumer or children's products
  • We may be a non-profit, but we reward our talented team extremely well!

Skills

  • Khan Academy Kids is a free and fun learning program for children ages two to eight.

Compensation

  • The compensation band for this role is $188,000 - $199,750 USD annually for candidates based in the United States and $254,046 - $269,924 CAD annually for candidates based in Canada.
  • The pay range for this position is a general guideline only.

Benefits

  • Ample paid time off as needed - Your well-being is a priority
  • 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost
  • Generous parental leave
  • The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education
  • 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
  • The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data.

Company info

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  • At Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community.
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