Technology & IP Counsel

This role sits at the intersection of IP law, enterprise technology, AI governance, and data security — serving a Fortune 100 insurer across all 50 states and multiple international jurisdictions. High-visibility. High-impact. Direct line to the Chief Technology Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft complex technology agreements: software licenses, SaaS, API access, data licenses, and open-source compliance frameworks
• Advise on software license scope and restrictions in connection with AI and automation initiatives across core insurance platforms
• Review vendor contracts against LMIC negotiation playbooks; identify and escalate high-risk deviations
• Provide practical, commercial legal counsel on trademark, marketing, and IP strategy matters
• Anticipate emerging legal issues and drive proactive risk mitigation across the technology practice
• Direct and review work of law clerks and paralegals as needed
• Serve as legal counsel to the Responsible AI (RAI) Committee — advising on pilot parameters, excluded use cases, access controls, and written determinations for AI/ML deployments

Qualifications

• Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required
• Generally requires at least six years’ experience as a practicing attorney
• Technology transactions & IP law experience
• Strong commercial negotiation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• In-house experience at a regulated industry (insurance, financial services, healthcare)
• AI/ML governance or responsible AI advisory experience
• Familiarity with open-source licensing (GPL, Apache, MIT frameworks)
• Multi-jurisdictional technology regulatory experience
• Data privacy law background (CCPA, GDPR, state insurance data rules)
• Technical undergraduate degree or software/engineering background

Pay

Typical starting salary is $179,801–$218,000.

About Us

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings, visit Liberty Mutual Benefits.