Associate Counsel, AI & Intellectual Property
CFS · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements spanning customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
- Advise on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of technology in commercial transactions.
- Partner with external counsel to support patent strategy, IP diligence, and related workstreams.
- Provide guidance on data usage, confidentiality, and technology-related contractual provisions.
- Support legal aspects of vendor, manufacturing, and operational relationships.
- Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory considerations tied to advanced technologies and product deployment.
- Develop templates, playbooks, and internal processes to streamline contracting and reduce cycle times.
- Work cross-functionally to translate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
Qualifications
- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3–5 years of experience with strong exposure to commercial transactions, technology agreements, or similar practice areas.
- Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal topics into practical advice.
- Prior in-house experience or experience working with high-growth organizations.
Benefits
- Salary: $200,000-$250,000 + Bonus + Options