Hiring: Product Counsel Company: Bentley Systems Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:56:42 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, Product Strategy, REST, Risk Management, SaaS About the job Experience: •8-12 years of relevant legal experience, with significant in-house experience at a technology, SaaS, or engineering/infrastructure software company. •12 years of relevant legal experience, with significant in-house experience at a technology, SaaS, or engineering/infrastructure software company. Required Skills: •Bentley Systems is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as Product Counsel •, who will be key to achieving our mission in reshaping how infrastructure systems and critical resources are delivered and optimized. •Serve as a proactive, embedded advisor through the product lifecycle — from early strategy and prioritization discussions through launch — bringing business and legal judgment to bear on decisions while they're still forming, connecting and collaborating with the right SMEs in the LCA team at the right time. •Develop strong relationships with Product and Technology leadership, cultivating a deep working knowledge of roadmap priorities, strategic bets, and key build decisions across Bentley's product portfolio. •Build genuine partnerships with LCA experts grounded in mutual trust, ensuring you amplify their reach and impact into Product and Technology. •Translate product strategy, priorities, and roadmap decisions into clear, timely updates for relevant LCA teams to ensure SMEs across the business unit can anticipate what's coming, align, and act accordingly. •Act as an early-warning and opportunity-spotting connector: collaborate closely with LCA experts and the IBP team to monitor emerging regulations, industry developments, and technology trends to identify roadmap implications and ensure it reaches Product early enough to inform build decisions — so Bentley can compete and win. •Bring a solutions-oriented, business-savvy approach to legal and cross-functional questions — representing LCA advice to protect the company while earning a reputation as someone who helps Bentley innovate and compete. Qualifications: •J.D. and active bar membership in good standing or equivalent qualifications. •In-depth knowledge of modern software development lifecycles. •Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence with senior executives in a complex global organization, particularly in product and technology teams. •Strong systems thinking: comfort connecting dots across roadmap decisions, market/regulatory dynamics, and cross-functional strategy. •Strong business judgment and ability to balance risk management with commercial objectives. •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into practical business guidance. •Operational familiarity with how regulatory or standards shifts (e.g., project delivery methodologies, safety or environmental standards) affect product strategy in infrastructure-related markets. •Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!