Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property

Crusoe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Restricted Stock Units

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to lead its IP function and scale the IP team. You will partner with Engineering, Product, and Business Development to protect Crusoe's innovations in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and clean energy.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar membership, 8–12+ years of IP experience, and a technical CS/EE background; USPTO registration is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• 8–12+ years of IP legal experience (top-tier firm and in-house preferred).
• USPTO registration (patent bar) strongly preferred.
• Degree or coursework in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Lead IP due diligence, transactions, licensing, and commercialization.
• Advise on AI, machine learning, and emerging technology IP issues.
• Manage open source governance, trade secret protection, and trademark portfolios.

Skills

IP law experience

Patent strategy

Due diligence

Licensing

Trade secrets

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar membership in at least one U.S. state

Technical background in CS/EE

USPTO patent bar (preferred)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Crusoe

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J.D. from an accredited law school, active US state bar membership, and 8–12+ years of IP legal experience. Technical background (CS/EE) and USPTO registration strongly preferred.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Crusoe
Location: San Francisco, CA
Description: Crusoe is seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel to lead its IP function. This high-impact role involves building and scaling the IP team, partnering with Engineering, Product, and Business Development teams to protect and leverage Crusoe's innovations, and managing IP risks across AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and clean energy sectors.
Eligibility:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• 8–12+ years of IP legal experience (combination of top-tier law firm and in-house preferred).
• USPTO registration (patent bar) strongly preferred.
• Degree or meaningful coursework in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Lead IP due diligence, transactions, licensing, and commercialization.
• Advise on AI, machine learning, and emerging technology IP issues.
• Manage open source governance, trade secret protection, and trademark portfolios.

Compensation & Benefits: Up to $218,000 - $273,000 + Bonus, Restricted Stock Units, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, and other benefits.
Deadline: Not specified