About this role
Lawyers who thrive on untangling novel intellectual property questions in fast-paced technology markets will find a natural home within this legal department. The growing team builds reliable, interpretable artificial intelligence systems while expanding commercial partnerships and research collaborations.
Incoming counsel will take ownership of the intellectual property workstream for acquisitions, strategic investments, and complex commercial agreements. Daily responsibilities include conducting IP diligence, negotiating contract terms, and designing scalable playbooks for a lean group of legal professionals. Success in the position requires deep familiarity with technology transactions and the ability to explain complex legal risks clearly to non-specialist colleagues.
What you will do
- Manage the intellectual property workstream across acquisitions and strategic investments from diligence through integration.
- Partner with commercial counsel to negotiate intellectual property terms in enterprise, partnership, and research agreements.
- Act as the primary internal contact for intellectual property inquiries and help train commercial legal colleagues.
- Develop standardized playbooks, templates, and processes to handle a high volume of transactions efficiently.
- Contribute to broader organizational strategy regarding open source, trade secrets, patents, and emerging business models.
What you need
- Hold a law degree and meet local licensing requirements to practice as in-house counsel.
- Demonstrate substantial experience leading intellectual property due diligence and negotiating terms in technology M&A.
- Possess first-chair experience negotiating intellectual property provisions in complex commercial technology agreements.
- Communicate legal risks and tradeoffs clearly to business leaders and non-specialist lawyers.
- Bring a strong working knowledge of open source licensing, employee IP obligations, and trade secret protection.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of transactional IP experience at a nationally recognized law firm or technology company
- Experience building negotiation playbooks, templates, or diligence processes
- Experience with AI, machine learning, data licensing, or emerging technology
- Curiosity about artificial intelligence and a commitment to its responsible development
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Office space in San Francisco or New York City
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work or office policy?
Anthropic operates under a location-based hybrid policy. Staff are expected to be in one of the offices at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require additional in-office days.
What is the compensation range for this role?
The annual base salary range for this position is $335,000 to $385,000 USD. Additional perks include competitive benefits, optional equity donation matching, and flexible working hours.
Does Anthropic provide visa sponsorship?
Yes, the company sponsors visas when possible. If an offer is extended, the team makes every reasonable effort to secure a visa with the help of retained immigration lawyers.
Who will be the direct manager for this role?
The incoming attorney will partner closely with and report directly to the Head of IP. Collaboration will also happen frequently with M&A counsel, commercial legal teams, and corporate development.