Product, IP, and AI Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply evolving legal requirements, government policy, and industry best practices relating to IP, Federal data rights, AI, open-source software, and secure software development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product/asset, proposal, delivery, contracting, pricing, cybersecurity, and supply chain to develop innovative commercialization paths.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate contracts, terms of use, and templates for emerging software, SaaS, and managed services.
• Advise on IP protection, inbound and outbound IP licensing, strategic partnerships, and the resolution of IP disputes.
• Manage intercompany IP initiatives and transfers in coordination with global IP and asset licensing teams.
• Lead efforts involving open-source software, technology partnerships, integration of acquired technologies, asset and service readiness and delivery, and responsible AI—developing robust mitigation strategies and preparing periodic risk assessments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Deep subject matter expertise in IP, data rights, and contracting.
• Understanding of related technology and services, including cloud services, managed services, and software development.
• Command of software and service deployment models, technology partnerships, and resale arrangements.
• Experience designing, operationalizing, and implementing go-to-market, monetization, and compliance strategies for technology solutions.
• Familiarity with secure software development frameworks, open-source licenses, compliance tools, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to drive complex, cross-functional projects to successful completion.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating government and commercial terms of service and other types of agreements and policies.

Behaviors and Attributes

• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear, consistent, and actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to efficiently assess risk and drive change to achieve business and legal objectives.
• Motivated and proactive, with a strong desire to understand and address complex legal issues.
• Curiousity for learning about new technologies and industry best practices.
• Strong commitment to ethics, values, and company culture.
• Ability to perform as a leader and a team player.
• Executive presence - ability to collaborate and influence executives and technical teams
• Ability to work effectively with others remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a state bar. If not a member of the Virginia State Bar, must have or obtain a corporate counsel certificate from the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners or register as an in-house counsel with the Virginia State Bar.
• A minimum of 5 years of legal experience concentrated in IP, software or cloud service product counseling, AI, and/or government contracting.

Strong Candidates Will Have

• 5 to 10 years or more of legal experience in technology transactions, IP, data rights, and/or data governance, focused on U.S. federal business for companies delivering software, SaaS, managed services, and/or other outsourced services.
• Prior experience in a law firm, the legal department of a technology or professional services company, or a relevant U.S. government role.
• Relevant industry or legal certifications.
• Experience applying federal acquisition regulations, including the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements and/or rules on safeguarding and dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Experience supporting asset, proposal, and/or delivery teams in the professional services, defense, intelligence, national security, or software development sectors.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive commitment to professional development in rapidly evolving technology fields.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance in the future if needed.