Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - IP Counsel / Patent Portfolio Manager (Hybrid)
Core
Sr. Counsel leading enterprise-wide IP and patent strategy, specifically focusing on AI/ML architectures and data-driven innovations to protect Capital One's inventions.
Role type
Senior IC patent attorney (IP strategy & portfolio management)
Builds
Strategic patent portfolios and IP assets for AI/ML products
Domain
Financial Technology (Fintech) + Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Patent prosecution, IP strategy, AI/ML technical understanding, outside counsel management, legal tech adoption, trade secrets, copyright, open source licensing, M&A due diligence
Preferred skills
Software development, Fintech domain expertise, Standards Development Organizations
Technologies
Generative AI, advanced legal-tech tools, AI architectures
Responsibilities
Drive IP strategy parallel to product development, lead invention harvesting, counsel on litigation/partnerships/licensing, manage outside counsel teams, integrate patent strategy into business goals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
