General Counsel: IP, Governance & Risk Leader

IQAir: First in Air Quality; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

401K with match

Paid holidays

Wellness program

PTO

Job summary

IQAir seeks a General Counsel for its North American headquarters in La Mirada, CA. You will provide strategic legal guidance, governance oversight, and protection of the company’s IP portfolio while navigating complex regulatory environments.

In this role you will draft and negotiate agreements, supervise risk management efforts, and lead a high-impact legal team across telecommunications, IP, and government contracting issues. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• IP experience with online marketplaces worldwide.
• Minimum 3 years in law firm/government/corporate department focusing on patents/trademarks/copyrights.
• Familiarity with IP docketing procedures.
• Experience with IP platforms such as MarkMonitor, Anaqua, Docket Track and/or CPI.
• Knowledge of patent/trademark/copyright law.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong online research and investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management.
• Set internal governance policies and manage impact of external factors.
• Evaluate and weigh inputs and impacts of decisions.
• Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Maintain corporate books and prepare routine documents.
• Monitor and study laws/regulations in IP, governance, and contracting.

Skills

IP knowledge

Patent/trademark knowledge

Communication skills

Research skills

German/Chinese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MarkMonitor

Anaqua

Docket Track

CPI

Job description

IQAir seeks a General Counsel for its North American headquarters in La Mirada, CA. You will provide strategic legal guidance, governance oversight, and protection of the company’s IP portfolio while navigating complex regulatory environments.

In this role you will draft and negotiate agreements, supervise risk management efforts, and lead a high-impact legal team across telecommunications, IP, and government contracting issues. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.