Role Overview
The Lead Legal Counsel, IP position at Bumble is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape global intellectual property strategies from the London office, with remote work flexibility. This role suits a senior legal expert with a strong background in intellectual property who is eager to protect and advance the innovative brands, products, and technology of a leading consumer technology company.
Key Responsibilities
Build and drive Bumble's global intellectual property strategy alongside legal leadership, turning technology and product priorities into practical methods for protection, portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement.
Oversee significant matters covering international trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets, and digital assets while coordinating with external counsel and specialist providers.
Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, Brand, Design, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver rights-clearance and IP advice from early concepts through to public launches.
Independently manage complex IP enforcement and dispute actions, covering infringement, oppositions, litigation support, and evidence management using sound commercial judgment.
Advise on the creation, commercialization, and ownership of internal intellectual property while drafting and negotiating agreements such as licenses, coexistence contracts, and strategic partnerships.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering departments on patent strategies, open-source software, and emerging IP questions related to generative AI and training data.
Oversee IP priorities by conducting due diligence for corporate investments, partnerships, and acquisitions, and create practical internal training playbooks.
Requirements
Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, or possession of an equivalent legal qualification in another European jurisdiction.
Typically requires eight or more years of professional experience, though candidates with alternative backgrounds showing equivalent skill levels are welcome.
Extensive intellectual property expertise spanning trademarks, copyright, brand protection, portfolio management, licensing, and technology-related matters gained in-house or in private practice.
Proven track record advising consumer technology or similarly complex organizations on legal issues involving software, digital content, product innovation, and emerging technologies.
Accomplished drafting and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to translate complex legal principles into accessible recommendations for commercial decision-makers.
Strong commercial awareness, organizational talents, and project-management capabilities to manage international portfolios and external advisers effectively.
Nice to Have
Experience utilizing approved AI technologies to enhance legal research, knowledge management, review, and summarization while maintaining stringent data privacy standards.
Skills and Tools
Intellectual Property Law
Trademark and Copyright Portfolio Management
Global IP Strategy and Enforcement
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Technology and Software Licensing
Emerging Tech and AI Legal Risk Assessment
Commercial Judgment and Project Management
Salary and Benefits
Annual personal learning and development budget
Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance
Access to the Babylon Health app and mental health support
Enhanced parental leave, featuring a highly competitive maternity package
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Subsidized gym membership
Double-matched pension contributions of up to 6%
Premium app access
About the Company
Bumble Inc. is the parent company behind popular platforms like Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo, uniting people through kind connections. Founded in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble was established as one of the earliest dating applications centered around women. The company continues to foster healthy, equitable relationships and friendships across communities worldwide.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Bumble careers page to submit an application and learn more about joining the global team.
