Remote Senior IP Counsel — AI & Innovation

SandboxAQ; United States; Hybride; USD 170 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Résumé du poste

SandboxAQ's legal team seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to own strategy and development of our IP function. You will lead patent portfolio management, partner with scientists and engineers to identify patentable work, manage outside firms, and guide freedom-to-operate analyses to inform product strategy and partnerships.

This early hire will build a forward-thinking IP program in a fast-growing company, shaping how we protect innovations while enabling business growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction are required.
• 7+ years of substantive intellectual property law experience with a focus on patent law.
• Strong technical fluency to engage credibly with PhD scientists and ML researchers.
• Strategic and agile to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into business strategy.

Responsabilités

• Own the patent portfolio end to end including filing strategy and prosecution management.
• Partner with scientists and engineers to identify patentable work early and drive invention disclosure.
• Direct outside patent firms and foreign associates on quality and cost.
• Run freedom-to-operate and clearance analyses to inform product strategy and transactions.
• Build and maintain a broader IP program including trade secrets and trademark clearance.

Connaissances

Patent law expertise

Patent portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

STEM degree valued

Description du poste

SandboxAQ's legal team seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to own strategy and development of our IP function. You will lead patent portfolio management, partner with scientists and engineers to identify patentable work, manage outside firms, and guide freedom-to-operate analyses to inform product strategy and partnerships.

This early hire will build a forward-thinking IP program in a fast-growing company, shaping how we protect innovations while enabling business growth.