Corporate Counsel, IP
Core
Lead the company's IP strategy, managing patent/trademark portfolios, licensing, and advising technical teams on IP ownership and data rights in a space/defense context.
Role type
Senior in-house corporate counsel (IP focus)
Builds
Defensible IP portfolios, license agreements, and legal frameworks for hardware/software
Domain
Commercial space, aerospace, defense, deep technology
Required skills
IP strategy, patent prosecution, trade secret management, technology licensing, contract negotiation, government data rights (Bayh-Dole), export controls (ITAR/EAR), open-source compliance
Preferred skills
Commercial space/aerospace experience, startup/high-growth in-house experience, FAR/DFARS familiarity
Technologies
Patent prosecution tools, IP management systems, contract lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Develop and own IP strategy; manage patent/trademark lifecycle; negotiate technology licenses; advise on IP ownership and data rights; support general corporate legal functions including contracts and transactions.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
