Lead Counsel, IP

Eight Sleep•Boston, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Join the Sleep Fitness Movement At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience. We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger. Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up. High Standards. No Apologies We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. We’re a team that puts in the extra effort, not because it’s required, but because we care about the impact of our work. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier – this isn’t it. The Role We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as Lead Counsel, IP. Reporting to our CFO, this is a highly critical role and will own IP efforts on a global scale across Eight Sleep’s suite of hardware, software, and other products. You will partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and heads of R&D and Operations to develop a proactive global IP strategy across our product portfolio. You will be responsible for harvesting new IP, submitting new filings, and responding to office actions. In addition, you will be the main point of contact with external legal counsel and will manage the IP budget. Location: NY, SF, Boston, or remote.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector, preferable with some consumer hardware experience.
Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners
Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies.
A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, leveraging external counsel where appropriate.
Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization.
Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters, including risk assessment and enforcement strategy.
Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting.
Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package including company equity
Every Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own.
If you join us you’ll get your own Pod, along with other benefits.

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