Legal Counsel, IP & Technology

Overview

The organization is seeking a business-oriented intellectual property attorney with 5+ years of experience in IP portfolio management and transactional work to join its expanding legal team.

This position is the first dedicated IP counsel role and will help shape and execute IP strategy for a high-growth consumer business involving mobile software applications and hardware devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the patent portfolio, including:
  • Working with outside counsel and legal service providers to respond to office actions
  • Helping with freedom-to-operate/product clearance analysis
  • Working with internal clients to identify appropriate inventions for patent applications
• Manage and develop the trademark portfolio, including:
  • Working with outside counsel and legal service providers to support trademark prosecution and enforcement efforts
  • Working with internal clients to identify key jurisdictions for protections
  • Partnering with marketing on knock-out checks
• Advise clients and business partners on transactional intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, trade secrets, licensing, and portfolio strategy
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements involving the use, transfer, protection, development, and commercialization of intellectual property assets
• Provide legal guidance on open source licenses
• Provide advice on trademark and patent issues arising in commercial transactions, product development, and business initiatives
• Review social media marketing for IP and consumer protection compliance
• Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions by identifying intellectual property risks, ownership considerations, and compliance concerns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal recommendations with business objectives while protecting valuable IP rights
• Monitor legal developments affecting patent and trademark transactions and apply those insights to client counseling and contract strategy

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited US law school and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
• At least 5 years of legal experience at a national or regional law firm with a strong focus on patent prosecution for consumer software and hardware technology
• Demonstrated background in IP counseling, such as advising on trademark, patent, and open source matters
• Experience and/or interest in drafting, revising, and negotiating complex contracts involving intellectual property rights
• Demonstrated interest in using AI-powered tools and leveraging technology to improve efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline like computer science
• Additional experience as in-house counsel at a consumer tech company
• Trademark prosecution experience

Compensation & Benefits

• US-based salary range: $130k to $200k annually
• Final base pay may vary based on background and experience, geographic location, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Equity
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous time off: flexible PTO, companywide holidays throughout the year plus summer and winter shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free membership and tracking devices

Location

• Remote-first role with work performed remotely (within the US) unless otherwise specified by the position’s location details.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any legally protected status.