IP Counsel, Transactions
Core
Lead IP diligence and negotiate IP terms for acquisitions, investments, and complex commercial/research agreements.
Role type
Senior transactional IP attorney (in-house)
Builds
Scalable IP playbooks, templates, and processes for high-volume deal flow
Domain
Technology M&A, commercial licensing, open source, trade secrets
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IP due diligence, negotiating IP terms in M&A, first-chair negotiation of IP provisions in complex tech agreements, open source licensing expertise, trade secret protection, communicating IP risks to business leaders
Preferred skills
Building negotiation playbooks/templates, experience with AI/ML/data licensing, experience at nationally recognized law firm or tech company
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead IP workstream on acquisitions from diligence to closing; Partner with commercial counsel on IP terms for enterprise and research agreements; Train colleagues on IP resolution; Drive scalable IP processes; Contribute to IP strategy regarding open source and patents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope
