Product & IP Counsel

Core Responsibilities

• Advises product and engineering teams on legal issues across the product lifecycle (e.g., data use, integrations, encryption, export controls, OSS use)
• Screens new features, architectures, and vendor integrations for IP and product risk
• Supports AI feature reviews, including participation in AI impact assessment processes
• Identifies recurring risks and proposes scalable solutions (AI agents and automations, playbooks, templates)

Open Source & Technology Licensing

• Reviews and advises on open source software usage and licensing
• Supports OSS compliance processes and internal tooling
• Aids in drafting and updating OSS and IP-related policies

IP Portfolio (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright)

• Supports patent program, including invention harvesting, disclosure review, and coordination with outside counsel
• Assists with trademark clearance, filings, and portfolio management
• Contributes to IP enforcement strategy (e.g., reviewing infringement issues, demand letters)

Commercial & Vendor Support

• Collaborates with commercial legal team to support negotiation of IP, AI, and product-related terms
• Reviews vendor agreements and technology partnerships for IP and AI issues
• Acts as a subject matter resource on IP and AI clauses in customer and vendor contracts

M&A and Strategic Projects

• Supports IP diligence for acquisitions and strategic partnerships
• Aids in integration of acquired IP and technology into company systems and portfolio

Policies, Training, and Scaling Legal Support

• Helps draft and maintain IP, AI, and product-related policies
• Delivers practical guidance and training to business teams
• Contributes to building scalable legal processes (e.g., templates, workflows, intake systems)

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience
• Combination of: Law firm experience (required), In-house experience at a technology company (strongly preferred)
• JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
• Strong practical judgment and ability to give clear, business-friendly advice
• Comfortable handling multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Clear, concise communicator (written and verbal)
• Subject Matter Experience: Product counseling (AI, privacy, data use, integrations)
• Familiarity with at least two or more of the following: Patents and patent prosecution process, Open-source licensing
• Preferred Skills: Experience supporting SaaS products, Exposure to AI/ML or data governance issues, Experience participating in IP diligence for M&A, Technical background (engineering or software) is a plus