HighLevel is looking for an AI & IP Counsel to manage and grow its global intellectual property portfolio and guide the company through the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence regulation and compliance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in intellectual property law, with a strong background in artificial intelligence, software patents and trademarks.
- Solid understanding of open source licensing frameworks (e.g., MIT, GPL, Apache).
- Demonstrated experience working with AI/ML technologies and relevant legal considerations.
- Strong contract drafting and review skills, particularly IP license and SaaS-related provisions.
- Familiarity with global AI legal frameworks (EU AI Act, U.S. NIST AI RMF, etc.).
- Hands-on exposure to emerging technologies such as generative AI, APIs, or data governance.
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage HighLevel’s current IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets).
- Conduct IP audits and develop strategies for new filings (in collaboration with external counsel where needed).
- Advise on patentability, inventorship, ownership, and IP protection strategies across global jurisdictions.
- Draft and review trademark filings, manage renewals, and monitor for potential infringement.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and developers to understand product innovations and capture patentable features.
- Educate and enforce IP hygiene best practices across the company (design documentation, independent creation records, etc.).
- Review contracts and commercial agreements for IP ownership, licensing, indemnification, and open source use.
Other
- J.D. and active license to practice law in the U.S.; LL.M. or specialization in intellectual property law preferred
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills—you’ll work closely with engineers, product leaders, and legal peers.
- A proactive mindset with strong analytical and project management abilities.
- Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for non-lawyers.
- Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, global SaaS company.
