Chief of Staff
Canadian Journalism Foundation
Web3
Associate General Counsel
Sentient Foundation
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Web3
About the role
- At Sentient, you will be at the forefront of protecting the company’s innovation through robust intellectual property strategy and strategic legal structuring. This is a unique opportunity to lead IP and corporate legal efforts within a deeply technical organization driving breakthroughs in decentralized and trustless computation. You’ll work across IP, M&A, and corporate governance, advising cross-functional teams and influencing strategic outcomes. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of web3 and enjoy translating complex legal concepts into operational action, this role is for you.
- Lead IP strategy and corporate governance across IP, M&A, and intricate structuring for Sentient’s globally distributed tech organization
- Oversee external counsel handling global IP filings, enforcement, and oppositions; develop internal workflows for invention disclosure, IP review, and risk assessment
- Lead training initiatives on IP protection for technical and business teams; build scalable legal operations and knowledge-sharing practices globally
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, marketing, and finance teams on legal and strategic initiatives; provide accessible legal guidance to non-legal teams
- Manage relationships with external counsel and advisors; support global entity management and governance actions
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in IP and corporate law, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
- Demonstrated success managing patent and trademark portfolios, including strategy, filings, and enforcement
- Experience supporting M&A, reorganizations, and structuring from an IP perspective
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience across jurisdictions
- Familiarity with global entity governance, intercompany arrangements, and compliance frameworks
