Counsel, Intellectual Property

Zillow Group; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Zillow Group’s Legal & Compliance team seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel to serve as the primary in-house patent counsel. You will lead patent strategy, portfolio management, and governance for open-source IP, while guiding inventors through disclosures and coordinating with outside counsel on drafting.

The role requires a J.D. with active bar admission, 4+ years of IP practice in software/AI, and meaningful in-house experience at a tech company.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active state bar admission.
• 4+ years IP practice experience, with software/AI inventions.
• Meaningful in-house experience at a technology-focused company.
• USPTO registration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead patent strategy and portfolio management for Zillow Group.
• Oversee open-source governance and IP-adjacent counseling.
• Guide inventors through disclosure processes and collaborate with outside counsel for drafting.
• Advise on AI-enabled product features and data considerations.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent portfolio

In-house counsel

Software/IP

AI IP

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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J.D. with active state bar admission and 4+ years of intellectual property practice experience, including in-house counsel experience at a technology or software company.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Counsel, Intellectual Property
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Zillow
Description: Zillow Group’s Legal & Compliance team is seeking a Counsel for Intellectual Property to serve as the primary in-house patent counsel. The successful candidate will lead patent strategy and portfolio management, oversee open-source governance, and provide IP-adjacent counseling. Responsibilities include guiding inventors through disclosure, managing outside counsel for patent drafting, and advising on AI-enabled product features and data considerations.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a J.D. degree with active state bar admission. Requirements include 4+ years of IP practice experience, specifically with software or AI-related inventions, and meaningful in-house experience at a technology-focused company. USPTO registration is considered a plus.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Remote (United States)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified