IP & Software Licensing Counsel Job at Axiom Law

Open Source Compliance - Legal Region Counsel

The Open Source Region Counsel will be a key member of HPE’s Open Program Office...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced university degree in law (e.g. JD or LLB)
Meets local legal license requirements
Typically, 3-7 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on IP and open source software licensing and compliance
In-depth knowledge of open source licenses (e.g., GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT) plus non-open source licenses (e.g., SSPL, BUSL) and their implications for intellectual property and software development and distribution
Ability to engage in tooling to facilitate reviews such as scanners (e.g., FNCI, BlackDuck, etc.) and workflow (e.g., Jira)
Strong understanding of open source development practices and culture
Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies related to open source software and training others
Well-developed level of business experience supporting clients or advising on legal matters such as product launches and M&A due diligence
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the use, modification, and distribution of open source software
Provide expert legal advice on open source software licensing, compliance, and strategy to internal stakeholders including developers, engineers, product managers, and executives
Advise other attorneys on open source matters and help adapt review processes to meet dynamic industry changes
Develop and implement comprehensive open source compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and training to ensure adherence to open source licensing requirements
Formulate and maintain internal policies and best practices regarding the use and contribution to open source projects
Conduct legal due diligence on open source software components used in HPE products and services, ensuring proper licensing and compliance
Design and deliver training programs for HPE employees on open source software policies, legal risks, and best practices
Provide legal support for transactions involving open source software, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and software licensing agreements
Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, compliance, and procurement to ensure alignment and understanding of open source policies and strategies
Manage and resolve legal disputes related to open source software, including infringement claims and license compliance issues

What we offer

Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs to help achieve career goals
Inclusive work environment valuing varied backgrounds

Fulltime

Counsel, IP

The Intellectual Property Team is seeking an outstanding attorney with solid pat...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

208000.00 - 231000.00 USD / Year

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, and/or in-house OR Minimum 4 years, including +1 year Uber internal
J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of projects from inception to completion, including a commitment to collaborate and deliver for others and a desire to innovate in the practice of IP
Experience handling a range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP transactions and licensing, open source, patent litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, trade secrets, and copyrights
Broad patent prosecution experience
patent licensing or patent litigation experience a plus
Patent Attorney registered with the USPTO
Excellent business judgment and high comfort level advising senior leaders on a wide range of legal issues related to technology and/or software platforms
Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner across functions to build consensus
Inquisitiveness, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them

Job Responsibility

Develop Uber’s patent portfolio, including managing and working closely with outside patent counsel and members of Uber's IP Team
Partner with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest inventions in various technology areas
Support IP aspects of M&A, litigation, pre-litigation IP disputes, employment, compliance, and open source activities
Negotiate, draft, and review agreements involving technology and intellectual property matters, including patent transfer/license agreements and other complex IP transactions
Assist in the development of analytics tools and models to inform Uber’s patent portfolio strategy, evaluate patent risk, and identify prior art
Represent Uber in external IP organizations and events

What we offer

Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits

Fulltime

Director of IP & IP Litigation

NetApp is looking for an experienced and strategic IP attorney to join its award...

Location

United States , Morrisville; San Jose; Cranberry Township

Salary:

236300.00 - 352000.00 USD / Year

NetApp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience in intellectual property law, including IP litigation, IPR, drafting and prosecuting patent applications in hardware and software technologies in the US and other countries, and management experience
Strong background in SaaS and in software patenting in the US and internationally
Strong personal communication skills, both written and oral
Strong work ethics and self-starter, with a growth mindset, in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinker but can also be detail oriented
Flexibility in working hours in a global enterprise
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit R&D sites required
Ability to thrive in a high performance and fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize effectively and execute quickly with excellent judgment
Solution-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Partner closely with engineering and product teams to identify and harvest strategic inventions
Oversee the patent portfolio, including conducting patentability assessments, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and managing relationships with outside counsel, with strong software patentability experience
Manage outside counsel in the filing of new patent applications before the USPTO and other patent agencies internationally in prosecuting active cases
Manage patent litigation in US District Courts, ITC, and IPRs
Work closely with the "Innovation Capture Committee," including senior NetApp executives, to manage and strategize the patent portfolio
Collaborate with engineering and product marketing teams to align patent policy with company direction (e.g., cloud or hybrid technologies)
Identify existing and future projected competitors and assist the IP group to develop mitigation strategies (e.g., patent acquisition, cross licenses, etc.)
Identifying and managing defensive publication opportunities
Manage outside counsel for filing and prosecuting patent applications in the US and internationally
Manage the entire patent lifecycle, including identifying, protecting, and enforcing NetApp's patent assets

What we offer

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement or Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
various Leave options
Performance-Based Incentives
employee stock purchase plan
and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s)

Fulltime

Lead IP Paralegal

The Lead Intellectual Property Paralegal leads a team of IP Paralegals and Docke...

Location

United States , Brookline

Salary:

115900.00 - 129900.00 USD / Year

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of experience in intellectual property, preferably in a law firm, in-house department, or technology-focused business environment
Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent/trademark prosecution procedures and related policies
Expertise in computer applications, including experience with USPTO portal filings, intellectual property database software, and tools like Inteum Minuet™, CPI, and LEDES™
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Exceptional organizational skills and adeptness at prioritizing tasks
Strong customer service skills and professionalism
Ability to manage and protect highly confidential and sensitive information
Excellent attention to detail and research abilities

Job Responsibility

Leads a team of IP Paralegals and Docketing Specialists
Serves as a content expert on numerous IP-related projects
Directs the training and workload of the docketing specialists and IP Paralegals
Interacts with faculty and staff members across the Institute as well as licensing entities, collaborating institutions, law firms, and IP-related vendors
Provides intellectual property counseling, strategic analysis, and portfolio management services to the Institute
Manages a team of Intellectual Property Paralegals and Docketing Specialists
Collaborates with the Director of Legal Operations on IP-related projects
Maintains the Institute’s intellectual property assets and related correspondence within the electronic database as well as hard copies of original executed documents and trademark specimens
Oversees the search and implementation of specific IP-related vendors
Directs and monitors the IP assets management in Minuet InteumTM, invoicing, and patent maintenance fee payments

Fulltime

Commercial Attorney

Miro is seeking a pragmatic and business-oriented Commercial Attorney to join ou...

Location

United States , Austin; New York

Salary:

177760.00 - 222200.00 USD / Year

Miro

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years as in-house counsel or attorney focusing on commercial matters in the tech industry
J.D. from an accredited law school
admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong working knowledge of SaaS licensing, data privacy/security, IP ownership, and AI-related contractual issues
Strong knowledge around marketing laws, AI products and systems
Proven ability to draft, redline, and negotiate complex agreements in multi-faceted environments
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts and risks into business-friendly language
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving, distributed environment
Ability to balance business enablement with risk mitigation

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including: Inbound: vendor, licensing, software, SaaS, and services agreements, NDAs, AI addendums, and DPAs
Marketing, agency and partnership agreements, contracts specific to advertising, sponsorships, endorsements, brand promotion, campaigns, content creation and media buying
Outbound: master cloud / SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and AI addendums
Advise the marketing team on legal aspects of marketing campaigns, promotions, and intellectual property
Provide clear, practical legal advice to Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Privacy/Security, and other teams on contract terms, risk mitigation, and commercial strategy
Partner with business stakeholders to balance scalability, deal velocity, and risk management in a one-to-many SaaS contracting model
Draft and refine contractual language addressing the use of AI tools, models, and platforms
Support the ongoing development and implementation of contract templates, playbooks, best practices and process automations to enhance consistency and efficiency
Focus on the efficient and effective operation of the company-wide Procurement function (including establishing and weighing in on processes, forms and playbooks)
Ensure agreements align with Miro’s contracting policies, data protection standards, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions

What we offer

401k matching + Competitive equity package
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
Flexible time off
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
Wellbeing benefit and WFH equipment allowance
Annual learning and development allowance to grow your skills and career
Up to $2,000 of charitable donation matches each year

Fulltime

In-House Senior Legal Counsel

The successful candidate will join a small but extremely busy legal team to prov...

Location

Ireland , Limerick

Salary:

Not provided

AMCS Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in Ireland (or equivalent qualification within the EU) with at least 5+ years’ post qualification experience working in a commercial environment – private practice or in-house or combination of both (with in-house preferable)
Strong experience and diligence in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with a solid understanding of software agreements
Self-starter, who can work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate
be also a team player with proven ability to work with a broad range of divisions within the company
Ability to work to very tight deadlines
Willingness to occasionally support sales teams across the globe outside of local business hours

Job Responsibility

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising a broad range of commercial agreements with a particular focus on Software Licencing/SAAS contracts, Partnership Agreements, Data Protection agreements, NDA’s and other IT and IP commercial contracts, with customers and vendors globally
Assist in developing, updating and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, training, legal policies and implementing internal legal processes
ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws and internal policies
Responsibility for adapting and updating AMCS standard contracts to integrate newly acquired businesses
Provide timely, practical legal advice to business units including sales, operations and HR
Work closely with the Contract Ops team to ensure contracts comply with internal policies and processes
Collaborate with the legal team and other departments across the AMCS group on acquisitions, such as assisting with due diligence and other aspects of the acquisition process, where required
Assist with managing litigation, arbitrations, and similar proceedings
Provide legal support on employee relations and HR-related issues
Provide legal support and working closely with the various teams across the AMCS global organisation on matters involving cross- border transactions including intellectual property, data protection/privacy compliance, employee relations, litigation across AMCS’ global operations

Fulltime

In House Corporate Counsel

A growing, new, privately held technology company based in Fairfield County, CT ...

Location

United States , Fairfield County

Salary:

Not provided

Lord Gurman & Lewis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience
State bar admission
Sound business judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
Experience at a technology oriented company

Job Responsibility

Contracts and Commercial Transactions – Oversee, structure, draft and negotiate agreements memorializing the company’s commercial dealings with customers, suppliers, employees, contractors, vendors, etc. on a global basis, including business and technology services agreements, software licenses, technology subscriptions, NDAs, joint venture and employment agreements, real property leases, etc.
Corporate Governance – Maintain corporate minutes and legal records with respect to corporate affiliates across the globe
Compliance – Formulate, develop, manage and maintain global privacy policies and customer terms. Advise on global regulatory requirements
Dispute Management – Lead strategy, draft correspondence, negotiate and manage all disputes. When necessary, engage and direct outside counsel. Actively manage all litigation
Employee Relations – Advise on all major employee relations issues. Provide regular strategic and tactical advice, draft compensation plans, formulate policies and practices and execute on major employee relations initiatives
Intellectual Property – Manage global IP portfolio

What we offer

Base salary + bonus of slightly under $200,000, plus equity options
Health, dental, vision coverage
401(k) plan
Dynamic and creative work environment

Fulltime

Commercial Counsel

As Commercial Counsel at 0x, you’ll own the commercial legal function and be the...

Location

United States

Salary:

170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

0x

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of commercial law experience at a reputable law firm
in-house experience strongly preferred
strong background in commercial contracts, with the ability to independently lead negotiations with customers and partners
excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities
familiarity with crypto
willingness to deepen crypto knowledge required
ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment while maintaining cross-functional alignment
commitment to integrity, pragmatism, and long-term impact
licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
JD or LLM from a reputable U.S. law school

Job Responsibility

lead commercial contracting
draft, negotiate and review MSAs, software licenses, SLAs, NDAs, and vendor agreements that balance business enablement with risk management
manage contract lifecycle
own the end-to-end process — intake, redlines, approvals, execution, and record-keeping — to drive consistency and efficiency
build playbooks and templates
develop standard forms, negotiation playbooks and clause libraries to enable scalable deal execution
be a trusted BD + GTM partner
advise on deal structures, IP, privacy and compliance issues to support strong customer and partner relationships
operationalize legal work across teams
partner with Leadership, BD/GTM, Operations and Product teams to standardize workflows, facilitate communication, support strategic initiatives, and operationalize legal work

What we offer

equity
ZRX tokens
comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability) for U.S.-based employees — 100% of base plan covered for you and dependents
401k and FSA for U.S.-based employees
monthly mobile phone bill, wellness, and pre-tax transportation expense
covered mental health benefits (included professional therapy sessions)
a supportive remote environment
lunch reimbursement for all employees across the globe!
stipend for your ideal remote / WFH set-up: headphones, and any other work gear you may need
12-week paid parental leave

Fulltime

IP & Software Licensing Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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