Associate General Counsel, Product & IP

Overview

An organization at the forefront of artificial intelligence is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product & IP to provide strategic legal counsel on intellectual property issues related to agentic and generative AI. This role involves managing a global IP portfolio, advising on product-related IP matters, and supporting the development of innovative AI products while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and strategically manage the worldwide intellectual property portfolio.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage invention sessions, invention disclosure selection, patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on US and global intellectual property laws for business partners and the legal team.
• Collaborate closely with business and product teams to embed IP protection into products and processes.
• Develop creative legal solutions to support new products and customer experiences.
• Support drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements involving intellectual property and AI.
• Contribute to advancing the strategic vision of the General Counsel and Product Legal team across the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience, including in-house and top law firm roles, with experience managing IP portfolios and product counseling.
• Ability to think strategically and in detail to solve complex problems and develop business-forward legal solutions.
• Skill in calibrating and communicating legal and business risks clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Collaborative, proactive, and low-ego approach to working across teams.
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in good standing with the California Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in AI and machine learning technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Salary range for this full-time position in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle is $264,800 to $331,000 USD.
• Equity grants are subject to Board approval.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, learning and development stipend, generous paid time off, and potentially a commuter stipend.

Location

• Position location details are provided in the job posting subtitle.

Additional Information

• The organization requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• Compliance with applicable data privacy and pay transparency laws.