Product, IP, and AI Counsel

Overview

A federal services technology organization is seeking a strategic and business-savvy Product, IP, and AI Counsel to join their Cyber and Emerging Technology team. This role involves shaping how proprietary and partner technologies—including software, hardware, artificial intelligence, and other intellectual property—are developed, licensed, protected, and governed. The position is highly visible and requires collaboration with leadership across the organization.

This role can be performed 100% remotely with a flexible work schedule. The successful candidate should ideally be able to attend key leadership meetings and industry events in-person in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply evolving legal requirements, government policies, and industry best practices related to intellectual property (IP), federal data rights, AI, open-source software, and secure software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product/asset management, proposals, delivery, contracting, pricing, cybersecurity, and supply chain to develop innovative commercialization strategies.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate contracts, terms of use, and templates for emerging software, SaaS, and managed services.
• Advise on IP protection, inbound and outbound IP licensing, strategic partnerships, and resolution of IP disputes.
• Manage intercompany IP initiatives and transfers in coordination with global IP and asset licensing teams.
• Lead efforts involving open-source software, technology partnerships, integration of acquired technologies, asset and service readiness and delivery, and responsible AI, including developing mitigation strategies and preparing periodic risk assessments.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a state bar. If not a member of the Virginia State Bar, must have or obtain a corporate counsel certificate from the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners or register as in-house counsel with the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience focused on IP, software or cloud service product counseling, AI, and/or government contracting.
• Deep subject matter expertise in IP, data rights, and contracting.
• Understanding of related technology and services, including cloud services, managed services, and software development.
• Experience with software and service deployment models, technology partnerships, and resale arrangements.
• Experience designing, operationalizing, and implementing go-to-market, monetization, and compliance strategies for technology solutions.
• Familiarity with secure software development frameworks, open-source licenses, compliance tools, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating government and commercial terms of service and other agreements and policies.
• Ability to drive complex, cross-functional projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years or more of legal experience in technology transactions, IP, data rights, and/or data governance, focused on U.S. federal business for companies delivering software, SaaS, managed services, or other outsourced services.
• Prior experience in a law firm, legal department of a technology or professional services company, or relevant U.S. government role.
• Relevant industry or legal certifications.
• Experience applying federal acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements or rules on safeguarding and dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Experience supporting asset, proposal, and/or delivery teams in professional services, defense, intelligence, national security, or software development sectors.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and proactive commitment to professional development in rapidly evolving technology fields.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance in the future if needed.

Behaviors and Attributes

• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear, consistent, and actionable business recommendations.
• Efficient risk assessment and ability to drive change to meet business and legal objectives.
• Motivated and proactive with a strong desire to understand and address complex legal issues.
• Curiosity for learning about new technologies and industry best practices.
• Strong commitment to ethics and values.
• Ability to perform as both a leader and a team player.
• Executive presence with the ability to collaborate and influence executives and technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively with others remotely.

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this position in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $131,200 to $276,800 USD. Compensation varies based on location, role, skill set, and experience.

A wide variety of benefits are offered.

Location

This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule. The candidate should ideally be able to attend key leadership meetings and industry events in-person in the Northern Virginia/DC area.

Additional Information

• Applicants must have work authorization in the United States that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates currently employed by a client of the organization or an affiliated business may not be eligible.
• The organization provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or religious observances during the hiring process and employment.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
• Job candidates are not required to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
• The organization complies with applicable laws regarding pay transparency and non-discrimination.