Expert - IP Counsel

Ethos; Town of Hempstead (NY); Remote; USD 23,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an experienced IP counsel to help train AI-language models on professional documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks. The role requires 4+ years in trademark and/or copyright law, with direct drafting or review of filings and infringement opinions.

You will craft high-quality documents and slides, manage licensing reviews, and handle docket tracking. The position is fully remote with flexible hours (5–20 hours per week), offering $100/hour with a cap of $2,000 per week.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 4+ years practicing trademark and/or copyright law
• Direct ownership of drafting or reviewing trademark filings, office-action responses, or infringement opinions
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Practice trademark and copyright law related to AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slides
• Draft or review trademark filings, office-action responses, and infringement opinions
• Review licensing and assignment agreements; manage cease-and-desist communications; maintain docket trackers

Skills

Trademark law

Copyright law

Drafting & review

Job description

Position: Expert Opportunity - IP Counsel ($100/hr, up to $2,000/week)

About This Opportunity

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced IP counsel who can help train their latest language model on professional document, spreadsheet, and slide deck tasks.

We're looking for IP counsel with 4+ years practicing trademark and copyright law to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks across core workflows: trademark clearance and registrability opinions, office-action responses, copyright infringement and fair-use analyses, licensing and assignment agreement review, cease-and-desist correspondence, and portfolio and docket trackers.

Compensation

• $100/hour
• Commitment

Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)

Location

• Fully remote, work on your own schedule
• Start date

ASAP

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 4+ years practicing trademark and/or copyright law at a firm or in-house IP team
• Direct ownership of drafting or reviewing trademark filings, office-action responses, or infringement opinions
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

About Ethos

Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/Soft Bank/Deep Mind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.

Key Requirements

• Licensed attorney with 4+ years practicing trademark and/or copyright law at a firm or in-house IP team
• Direct ownership of drafting or reviewing trademark filings, office-action responses, or infringement opinions
• Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail