Senior IP Counsel (m/f/d)
Core
Senior in-house lawyer shaping and supporting JetBrains' intellectual property and data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions for software developers and teams.
Role type
Senior in-house IP and Data Protection Counsel
Builds
Global IP strategy, privacy compliance frameworks, and legal support for technology products, startups, and strategic growth initiatives.
Domain
Software/SaaS industry, Intellectual Property Law, Data Privacy/Protection
Required skills
IP law expertise (copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets), data protection compliance (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA), technology transaction negotiation, open-source software compliance, regulatory risk management, cross-border legal strategy, complex agreement drafting
Preferred skills
AI governance and emerging technology regulations, data protection officer (DPO) experience, startup/venture initiative support, additional languages
Technologies
GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA/CPRA, EU AI Act, Data Act, Digital Services Act, NIS2 Directive
Responsibilities
Advise on all aspects of IP law including licensing, brand protection, and infringement risks; Develop and maintain global IP strategy; Lead privacy and data protection compliance program; Draft and negotiate IP-related and technology agreements; Conduct IP due diligence for investments and acquisitions; Monitor regulatory developments and support audits/investigations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
