Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel - REMOTE

Overview

This role is for an early-career Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel to support the organization’s legal strategy across intellectual property, technology, AI, open source, marketing, and privacy/cybersecurity matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent and trademark portfolios, including leading the Patent Review Committee and overseeing prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Advise on copyright and trade secret matters.
• Partner with inventors, business teams, and outside counsel to develop IP strategy, set portfolio priorities, and manage budgets.
• Manage the open source compliance program, including:
  • Reviewing licenses and assessing risks
  • Advising R&D and Product teams on licensing obligations
  • Addressing compliance issues
• Help develop and improve internal policies and processes for open source.
• Handle or assist with IP disputes and pre-litigation matters, including:
  • Infringement assessments
  • Cease-and-desist letters
  • Trademark oppositions
  • Domain name disputes
  • Settlement discussions
• Review and negotiate IP-related provisions in commercial, licensing, confidentiality, and other technology agreements.
• Advise on IP ownership, licensing rights, and use restrictions, and assist with IP due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Advise on legal issues related to AI, including IP ownership, AI-generated content and code, responsible use, internal policies, product claims, and changing legal requirements.
• Advise Marketing on trademark and copyright issues, including advertising claims, endorsements, customer stories, social media, promotional materials, and third-party content licensing.
• Work with Privacy, Information Security, and other teams on cybersecurity matters and safeguarding confidential information.
• Draft and update policies and guidance on IP, confidential information, open source software, AI, and technology use.
• Provide training to business and technical teams and stay current on relevant legal developments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent prosecution experience.
• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience involving intellectual property gained at a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to assess and clearly communicate legal risks.
• Good judgment, curiosity, and willingness to learn new areas of law and technology.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of matters, and know when to ask for help or involve others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range estimate: $114,525 - $190,875.
• Actual salaries depend on factors including skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• The range listed is one component of the compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country-specific benefits.

Location

Remote