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

Ethos; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an experienced IP counsel to train and refine AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks across trademark and copyright workflows. You will draft and review filings, respond to office actions, and evaluate infringement and licensing matters for a flexible, remote engagement.

The role requires 4+ years of trademark/copyright practice, expert document craftsmanship, and precise written communication. Flexible 5–20 hours per week with ASAP start is offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft or review trademark filings and office-action responses as part of AI-generated document workflows.
• Provide infringement opinions and fair-use analyses for AI-generated work products.
• Review licensing and assignment agreements and handle cease-and-desist communications.

Skills

Trademark law

Copyright law

Legal drafting

Document craftsmanship

Attention to detail

Job description

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/SoftBank/DeepMind 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