Open Source IP Counsel for Product & Licensing

Chainguard; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainguard in the United States is seeking an IP/Product Counsel to protect, monetize, and scale our open source software initiatives. You will manage the IP portfolio, advise on licensing, terms of service, and privacy implications for new products and features.

You will collaborate with product and engineering teams from early development through launch, lead enforcement when licenses are violated, and build scalable processes for an evolving function.

Qualifications

• Legal degree or equivalent experience in IP law.
• Experience with open source licensing terms and enforcement.
• Ability to partner with product and engineering teams on licensing and terms of service.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow Chainguard's international IP portfolio.
• Lead IP enforcement efforts, including cease-and-desist actions for license violations.
• Serve as a go-to legal resource for open source licensing questions from engineering.
• Advise product teams on licensing, IP, and terms of service across launches.
• Draft and review product terms and terms of service for new launches.
• Advise on licensing considerations in partner and joint development agreements.
• Partner with product and engineering teams early to address legal considerations before launch.
• Build scalab

Skills

IP law

Open source licensing

Trademark

Copyright

Patent transactions

Product teams collaboration

Job description

Chainguard in the United States is seeking an IP/Product Counsel to protect, monetize, and scale our open source software initiatives. You will manage the IP portfolio, advise on licensing, terms of service, and privacy implications for new products and features.

You will collaborate with product and engineering teams from early development through launch, lead enforcement when licenses are violated, and build scalable processes for an evolving function.