Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer

Location: fully remote; Employment type: part-time.

About the Role

Bizmoni is seeking an experienced IP Lawyer to safeguard our intellectual property and support the protection of our AI-driven fintech innovations. In this role, you will work closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams to identify patentable innovations, manage filings, and ensure strong legal protection of Bizmoni's core technologies. This is a strategic role at the intersection of law, AI, and fintech innovation, where your expertise will directly support Bizmoni's long-term competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on patent strategy, filings, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Identify and evaluate patentable innovations across AI, fintech, and software products.
• Draft, review, and manage patent applications in collaboration with technical and product teams.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and risk assessments.
• Monitor competitor IP activity and assess potential infringement risks and opportunities.
• Support or represent the company in IP disputes, negotiations, and legal proceedings when required.
• Work with cross-functional teams to build and protect Bizmoni's technology and AI ecosystem.
• Develop and support internal IP policies, frameworks, and awareness practices.
• Stay up to date with global patent law developments and emerging tech IP trends.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in patent law, ideally within technology, AI, SaaS, or FinTech.
• Strong understanding of patent prosecution, litigation, and IP licensing frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and assess complex technical innovations in software and financial systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to legal and technical detail.
• Experience managing multiple IP portfolios or innovation pipelines.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification with specialization in intellectual property law.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO or relevant patent authority.

Qualifications

• Ownership – Taking responsibility for outcomes, not just advice.
• Commercial Thinking – Balancing legal protection with business objectives.
• Pragmatism – Providing clear, actionable solutions.
• Collaboration – Building strong partnerships across teams.
• Adaptability – Thriving in a fast-moving and evolving environment.
• Mission Alignment – Believing in innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term value creation.

Pay

Equity-based compensation only, aligned with global startup practices that enable early contributors to participate in the company's potential long-term value creation. Full terms and conditions will be discussed during the selection process and confirmed in the consulting agreement.

Schedule

Flexible commitment of approximately 8–16 hours per week, with clear deliverables and results-driven accountability. Contributors may maintain a primary paid role alongside their engagement with Bizmoni.

Benefits

• Help protect and shape the intellectual property foundation of an emerging AI Business Network.
• Work directly with senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Influence legal, product, technology, and innovation decisions from an early stage.
• Gain exposure to AI, FinTech, SaaS, and global business operations.
• Contribute to Bizmoni's readiness for future funding, growth, and scale.