Associate General Counsel, Hardware IP

OpenAI•San Francisco, CA

1d•$347,000 - $385,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OpenAI's Legal team is seeking an experienced counsel to lead its global hardware IP portfolio initiatives. This role involves managing patent, trademark, and other intellectual property matters related to the company's business. The position is highly cross-functional, requiring collaboration with various internal teams including Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, Product, Research, and Executive leadership. The role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. Relocation assistance is offered to new employees.

Requirements

At least 10+ years of combined hardware IP experience at innovative technology companies and law firms.
A JD and license or qualification to practice in CA.

Nice To Haves

Strong sense of ownership
Inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology
Enjoy being continually challenged
Can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

Own global hardware IP initiatives, including setting and executing on the strategic direction and management of our hardware IP portfolio.
Create scalable processes internally and externally with outside counsel to build, maintain and protect our hardware IP portfolio.
Developing and maintaining internal hardware IP policies and programs.
Engaging externally on hardware IP policy issues.
Advising on strategic hardware IP deals.
Advising on hardware IP issues, ranging from patent, trademark, trade secret to open source.
Developing and building internal AI expertise, processes and tools to facilitate legal team work.
Experience advising on complex technology transactions and inbound technology licensing.