IP Counsel

Overview

An AI research and product company specializing in AI-generated audio and voice is seeking an experienced IP Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves addressing complex intellectual property issues related to generative AI, including copyright, content licensing, trademarks, and trade secrets. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with product, engineering, research, and commercial teams to manage IP risk, negotiate licensing agreements, and develop frameworks to protect the organization's IP assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters, including copyright, rights of publicity, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Advise on IP risks associated with AI model development and outputs.
• Structure and negotiate complex IP-related transactions, including licensing agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, research, and commercial departments.
• Work with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to protect and extend the organization's IP position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or law degree with qualification to practice law in the U.K.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience advising on intellectual property issues, particularly copyright and/or trade secrets.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex IP-related transactions, including licensing agreements.
• Strong understanding of IP issues unique to generative AI companies.
• Excellent business judgment, writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with content distribution and licensing in media, entertainment, music, or publishing industries.
• Experience managing IP risk in a software development environment.
• Background including both law firm and in-house legal experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.
• Annual discretionary stipend for social travel to meet colleagues.
• Annual company offsite in various international locations.
• Monthly co-working stipend for remote employees not near main hubs.

Location

This is a remote-first role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States or the United Kingdom. Alternatively, candidates may work from offices located in New York, San Francisco, or London.