Associate Counsel, AI & Intellectual Property
Why the Associate Counsel Opportunity? The Company: A well‑funded, innovation‑focused technology organization developing highly sophisticated hardware and software systems. The Objective: As a key member of the legal function, the Associate Counsel will support a wide range of commercial and strategic legal matters, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property, emerging technologies, and complex partnership agreements. This individual will also help establish scalable legal processes to support rapid growth. The Exposure: This role partners closely with senior leadership, engineering, and operations, providing practical, business‑oriented legal guidance in a fast‑moving, technically complex environment. You will play a critical role in enabling innovation while protecting the company’s core technology and interests. Responsibilities Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements spanning customers, suppliers, and strategic partners. • Advise on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of technology in commercial transactions. • Partner with external counsel to support patent strategy, IP diligence, and related workstreams. • Provide guidance on data usage, confidentiality, and technology-related contractual provisions. • Support legal aspects of vendor, manufacturing, and operational relationships. • Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory considerations tied to advanced technologies and product deployment. • Develop templates, playbooks, and internal processes to streamline contracting and reduce cycle times. • Work cross-functionally to translate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders. Qualifications J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 3–5 years of experience with strong exposure to commercial transactions, technology agreements, or similar practice areas. • Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts in a dynamic environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal topics into practical advice. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting. Preferred • Experience supporting intellectual property and AI-related legal matters, particularly in environments where software and hardware intersect. • Background working with or advising manufacturing, robotics, or advanced technology companies. • Familiarity with patents, trade secrets, and technology licensing structures. • Exposure to data privacy frameworks and related contractual considerations. • Prior in‑house experience or experience working with high‑growth organizations. Salary $200,000-$250,000 Bonus Options LI-AS1 INJUN2026 LI-hybrid