335K–385K USD / year
IP Counsel, Transactions
LegalHybrid — San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Published on 2026-09-22
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About this role
The role involves leading the IP workstream in transactions, focusing on diligence and negotiation of IP terms. The candidate will collaborate with M&A and commercial counsel on deals, aiming to contribute to Anthropic's broader IP strategy.
About the company
Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.
What you'll do
- Lead IP workstream on acquisitions and strategic investments
- Partner with commercial counsel on IP aspects of agreements
- Serve as primary contact on IP terms
- Drive playbooks and processes for scalability
- Contribute to broader IP strategy related to transactions
What we're looking for
- JD and active membership in a U.S. state bar
- Substantial experience in leading IP due diligence
- First-chair experience in negotiating complex agreements
- Ability to communicate IP risks clearly
- Strong knowledge of open source licensing and trade secrets
Nice to have
- 10+ years of transactional IP experience
- Experience building negotiation playbooks
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or data licensing
- Curiosity about AI and its responsible development
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Office space for collaboration