IP/Product Counsel

Chainguard

IP/Product Counsel protecting and commercializing intellectual property for Chainguard, a secure open-source software provider. Advising product and engineering teams on licensing, launches, terms, and enforcement.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Intellectual Property (IP) law, particularly in trademark and copyright, while providing strategic advice on open source licensing and product terms. Capable of building scalable IP processes and leading enforcement efforts to protect company assets.

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Intellectual Property LawOpen Source LicensingTrademark LawCopyright LawIP Enforcement

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Hard Skills

IP Portfolio ManagementCease-and-Desist ActionsDrafting Terms of ServiceLicensing AgreementsProduct Launch Advising

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingCollaboration with Engineering TeamsAdvisory Communication

Industry Keywords

Permissive LicensesCopyleft LicensesNon-Standard LicensesJoint Development AgreementsProduct Roadmaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and grow Chainguard's international IP portfolio.
Lead IP enforcement efforts, including cease-and-desist actions involving customers or competitors who violate licensing terms.
Serve as a go-to legal resource for open source licensing questions from engineering.
Advise product teams on licensing, IP, and terms of service considerations across concurrent product and feature launches.
Draft and review product terms and terms of service for new launches.
Advise on licensing considerations in partner and joint development agreements.
Partner with product and engineering teams early in development to identify and address legal considerations before launch.
Build scalable IP processes, templates, and resources as the function grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of legal experience with a strong foundation in IP law, including trademark and copyright.
Patent experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of open source licensing, including permissive, copyleft, and non-standard licenses.
Experience advising on product launches, product roadmaps, product terms, or terms of service is a plus, but not required.
Strong IP experience can outweigh lighter product counsel experience.
Comfort working proactively to build and protect company IP and reactively when enforcement is required.
Individual contributor role with opportunity to grow into leading the function over time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
Receive stock options upon hire and promotion.
Participation in secondary offerings.
10 years to exercise stock options.
100% covered health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
Flexible time off.
18 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.