Associate Counsel, AI & Intellectual Property

Why the Associate Counsel Opportunity?

The Company: A well‑funded, innovation‑focused technology organization developing highly sophisticated hardware and software systems.

The Objective: As a key member of the legal function, the Associate Counsel will support a wide range of commercial and strategic legal matters, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property, emerging technologies, and complex partnership agreements. This individual will also help establish scalable legal processes to support rapid growth.

The Exposure: This role partners closely with senior leadership, engineering, and operations, providing practical, business‑oriented legal guidance in a fast‑moving, technically complex environment. You will play a critical role in enabling innovation while protecting the company’s core technology and interests.

Responsibilities

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• Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements spanning customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Advise on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of technology in commercial transactions.
  • Partner with external counsel to support patent strategy, IP diligence, and related workstreams.
  • Provide guidance on data usage, confidentiality, and technology-related contractual provisions.
  • Support legal aspects of vendor, manufacturing, and operational relationships.
  • Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory considerations tied to advanced technologies and product deployment.
  • Develop templates, playbooks, and internal processes to streamline contracting and reduce cycle times.
  • Work cross-functionally to translate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
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Qualifications

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• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 3–5 years of experience with strong exposure to commercial transactions, technology agreements, or similar practice areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal topics into practical advice.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
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Preferred