In-House IP Counsel — Space Tech & Software

True Anomaly, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

Lunch provided

401(k) retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Equity

Dog Fridays

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Corporate Counsel, IP to own the maturation and execution of the company's IP strategy across hardware and software. You will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to identify innovations and implement protections.

You will draft and negotiate licenses, manage patent and trademark portfolios, and advise on data rights and government contracts. This is a hands-on role in a lean in-house team with location options near Long Beach,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–7 years of legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience advising on patents, trade secrets, software, technology transactions, licensing, and IP ownership.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and license agreements independently.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams and translate complex legal information into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own True Anomaly's IP strategy across hardware and software.
• Identify proprietary innovations and implement protections the company’s IP portfolios.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage inbound and outbound IP licenses.
• Maintain systems for tracking license terms, obligations, renewals, and other key requirements.
• Advise engineering, product, and program teams on IP ownership and data rights.
• Support general corporate legal functions and contracts as part of a lean in-house team.

Skills

IP licensing

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

True Anomaly, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Corporate Counsel, IP to own the maturation and execution of the company's IP strategy across hardware and software. You will partner with engineering, product, and business teams to identify innovations and implement protections.

You will draft and negotiate licenses, manage patent and trademark portfolios, and advise on data rights and government contracts. This is a hands-on role in a lean in-house team with location options near Long Beach,