Associate Legal Counsel, IP & Technology

The role

This person will manage patent and trademark portfolios and provide legal advice on intellectual property matters. They will support the company through commercial agreement negotiations, open source guidance, and M&A due diligence.

What you will do

• Manage and develop the patent portfolio
• Manage and develop the trademark portfolio
• Advise clients and business partners on transactional intellectual property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements involving intellectual property assets
• Provide legal guidance on open source licenses
• Provide advice on trademark and patent issues in commercial transactions and product development
• Review social media marketing for IP and consumer protection compliance
• Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal recommendations with business objectives
• Monitor legal developments affecting patent and trademark transactions

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited US law school
• Membership in good standing in at least one state bar
• At least 5 years of legal experience at a national or regional law firm with a strong focus on patent prosecution for consumer software and hardware technology
• Demonstrated background in IP counseling, such as advising on trademark, patent, and open source matters
• Experience and/or interest in drafting, revising, and negotiating complex contracts involving intellectual property rights
• Demonstrated interest in using AI-powered tools and leveraging technology to improve efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented
• Able to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline like computer science
• Additional experience as in-house counsel at a consumer tech company
• Trademark prosecution experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible PTO
• Companywide holidays throughout the year plus summer and winter shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership and Tile trackers

Before you apply

• AI tool usage during interviews varies by role
• You may be asked to demonstrate proficiency with AI tools, discuss how you leverage AI, or complete interview exercises without AI assistance
• Undisclosed use of AI not previously discussed with or approved by your Recruiter may impact your candidacy

About the company

Life360 is a Remote-First company with more than 500 remote-first employees. Its mission is to keep people close to the ones they love through mobile apps, Tile tracking devices, and Pet GPS trackers.