Job Description

Location: Hybrid – Sarasota, FL (Relocation Assistance Available)

Skills: Technology Transactions, Software Licensing, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity

Job Title: Technology & IP Counsel

Location: Hybrid – Sarasota, FL (Relocation Assistance Available)

Skills: Technology Transactions, Software Licensing, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity

About the Company / The Opportunity:

We are a publicly traded growing technology company. We are seeking a Technology & IP Counsel to join a talented legal team supporting innovative software and technology businesses. This role offers broad exposure to cutting-edge legal issues involving software, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and emerging technologies while partnering closely with engineering and product leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Advise internal stakeholders on a wide range of technology, software, AI, privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property matters
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements
• Counsel business teams on legal risks associated with emerging technologies and evolving regulatory requirements
• Partner with engineering, product, and commercial teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Develop internal policies and best practices related to technology, AI, and intellectual property
• Support intellectual property strategy, protection, and enforcement initiatives
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD), outstanding academic credentials in law school
• 4+ years of technology law experience, with significant experience at a large law firm
• Strong background negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience advising on software licensing, SaaS, cloud technologies, and software development matters
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence, intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• In-house experience
• Experience advising on open-source software, APIs, or emerging technologies
• Exposure to international technology transactions or cross-border legal matters
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

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