Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

Worldpay (FIS)

Multiple Locations
Patent prosecution strategy
Ai law and governance
Patent portfolio development
Manage complex legal matters to protect FIS’ intellectual property assets, with an expanded leadership focus on patent strategy, patent portfolio development, and the rapidly evolving domain of AI law and governance

Job Summary

  • Manage complex legal matters to protect FIS’ intellectual property assets, with an expanded leadership focus on patent strategy, patent portfolio development, and the rapidly evolving domain of AI law and governance.
  • Partner closely with business leaders, technologists, and product teams to guide innovation pathways, ensuring alignment between business objectives, patent filings, and responsible AI practices.
  • The FIS Legal team consists of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who collaborate closely with business units to advance enterprise goals.

Matching Summary

Manage complex legal matters to protect FIS’ intellectual property assets, with an expanded leadership focus on patent strategy, patent portfolio development, and the rapidly evolving domain of AI law and governance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patent prosecution strategy
  • AI law and governance
  • patent portfolio development
  • software licensing
  • trade secrets

Nice-to-have

  • responsible AI practices
  • cross-functional initiatives
  • solution-driven legal advice
  • global legal standards

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and admission to practice law
  • Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • 7-15+ years of legal experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent laws
  • Experience advising on AI/ML compliance

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