Jen Chen
About Jen Chen
Jen Chen serves as the Lead Product Counsel at Notion, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in software engineering and extensive legal experience in intellectual property and corporate law, she has held various positions at notable companies including Salesforce, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Oracle.
Current Role at Notion
Jen Chen serves as Lead Product Counsel at Notion, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides legal guidance on product development and strategy, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her expertise in product counseling is instrumental in shaping Notion's legal framework and supporting its innovative offerings. She operates from San Francisco, California, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing productivity and collaboration.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel
Prior to her current role, Jen Chen worked at Salesforce as Corporate Counsel for Product from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Senior Counsel for Software Cloud and Open Source at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2016 to 2017. Her legal career includes significant roles at Oracle as Senior Corporate Counsel for Litigation and at WilmerHale as Counsel for Intellectual Property Litigation. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in technology law and product compliance.
Engineering Background
Jen Chen began her career in technology as a Senior Software Engineer at Movielink from 2003 to 2004. She further developed her engineering skills at SEC Ventures, LLC, where she worked from 2005 to 2007. This technical background complements her legal expertise, allowing her to navigate complex legal issues in technology and software development effectively.
Education and Qualifications
Jen Chen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), which she has been studying since 2007. This combination of technical and legal education equips her with a unique perspective in her roles within the tech industry.
Career Timeline
Jen Chen's career spans various roles in both engineering and legal fields. She has worked at notable companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Her legal experience includes positions at Covington & Burling LLP and Heller Ehrman, where she focused on patent and intellectual property litigation. This diverse background illustrates her adaptability and expertise across multiple domains.