Senior IP Counsel

Overview

A leading online casino and sports betting operator is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to develop and execute a comprehensive global IP and brand protection strategy. This role involves managing complex IP matters within commercial contracts, building and overseeing a robust patent and trademark portfolio, and safeguarding brand integrity across multiple jurisdictions. The position includes managing outside counsel domestically and internationally and providing strategic support on IP-related commercial contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a global intellectual property strategy aligned with business, product, and brand objectives, emphasizing patent protection.
• Establish priorities and frameworks for protecting innovations and brand assets across jurisdictions.
• Advise senior leadership on IP and brand-related risks, opportunities, and strategic investments.
• Build, manage, and maintain an international patent portfolio covering proprietary technologies in online sports betting, casino gaming, user experience, platform architecture, and related areas.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, and engineering teams to support invention identification and protection.
• Oversee patent prosecution and portfolio lifecycle management, coordinating with outside counsel.
• Develop and implement a global trademark and brand protection strategy aligned with business and market expansion.
• Partner with marketing, product, and regional teams to support brand development and ensure consistent use and protection of brand assets.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on IP best practices and invention identification.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor portfolios, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct IP landscape analyses and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Assist with IP enforcement, licensing, and litigation strategy.
• Provide legal guidance on IP-related contract structure, risk allocation, licensing, brand protection, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other commercial terms.
• Collaborate with procurement, product, technology, finance, and business teams to support contract execution and risk mitigation.
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks in IP licensing arrangements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar membership and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 7 years of intellectual property law experience, with strong emphasis on patent work in software, gaming, or related technologies.
• At least 2 years of in-house legal experience preferred.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) preferred; experience drafting patent applications is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing global patent portfolios.
• Familiarity with trademark portfolio management and brand asset protection.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, especially involving technology, licensing, SaaS, or IP provisions.
• Familiarity with online gaming, mobile platforms, and/or sports betting technologies preferred.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams globally.
• Experience supporting product launches and software lifecycle management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally domestically and internationally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000 to $210,000 USD
• Discretionary annual company bonus (eligibility varies by role)
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%
• Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA & FSA plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (eligibility varies by role)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Location

• Open to candidates across the U.S.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability.