Lead IP strategy for product development, embedding IP protection into the full product lifecycle from conception to commercialization, while also advising on related product and regulatory matters in collaboration with the broader legal team
Job Summary
Lead IP strategy for product development, embedding IP protection into the full product lifecycle from conception to commercialization, while also advising on related product and regulatory matters in collaboration with the broader legal team.
Partner with Research, Product, Engineering, Operations, Communications, and Marketing teams to mitigate IP risks in product development, data licensing, and open-source governance.
Advise on third-party, synthetic, and open-source data and models, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements; design open-source governance policies.
Matching Summary
Lead IP strategy for product development, embedding IP protection into the full product lifecycle from conception to commercialization, while also advising on related product and regulatory matters in collaboration with the broader legal team.
Salary
Base: $231,000—$288,750 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation subject to Board of Director approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, generous PTO, commuter stipend may be eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Intellectual property law expertise
Product development lifecycle
Cross-functional team collaboration
IP portfolio management
Risk mitigation for data and models
Nice-to-have
Technology background
Practical product counsel
Machine learning and robotics expertise
AI and generative AI interest
Key Requirements
5+ years of experience in intellectual property law
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Experience advising on broader product or regulatory matters is a plus