Associate General Counsel, Product & IP for AI

Scaleai; United States; On-site; USD 265,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product & IP to provide strategic product counseling on cutting edge IP issues at the intersection of AI and policy. You will oversee worldwide IP strategy and collaborate with product teams to embed IP protections by design.

The role requires 8+ years in-house and/or top law firm experience, JD with CA bar, and strong cross-functional communication. Competitive compensation and benefits available in SF/NY/Seattle locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of in-house and/or top law firm experience managing at least part of an IP portfolio and providing product counseling.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate complex legal issues into business-led solutions.
• Strong risk calibration and clear communication to executives, business, and technical teams.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and collaboration across the organization.
• Deep interest in AI, generative AI, and ML technologies.
• JD and active California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and strategically manage worldwide intellectual property portfolio.
• Develop and implement IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead invention sessions, disclosure selection, drafting and filing patent applications, and prosecution.
• Serve as subject matter expert on US and global IP laws for business and Legal teams.
• Collaborate with product teams to embed IP protection into products and processes by design.
• Propose creative legal solutions to support new products and customer experiences.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements at the edge of IP and AI.
• Support the General Counsel and Product Legal team strategic vision.

Skills

IP strategy

Product counseling

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

AI/ML interest

Education

JD (Doctor of Law) and CA Bar in good standing

Tools

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product & IP to provide strategic product counseling on cutting edge IP issues at the intersection of AI and policy. You will oversee worldwide IP strategy and collaborate with product teams to embed IP protections by design.

The role requires 8+ years in-house and/or top law firm experience, JD with CA bar, and strong cross-functional communication. Competitive compensation and benefits available in SF/NY/Seattle locations.