IP & Software Licensing Counsel Job at Axiom Law

Open Source Compliance - Legal Region Counsel

The Open Source Region Counsel will be a key member of HPE’s Open Program Office...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced university degree in law (e.g. JD or LLB)
Meets local legal license requirements
Typically, 3-7 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on IP and open source software licensing and compliance
In-depth knowledge of open source licenses (e.g., GPL, LGPL, Apache, MIT) plus non-open source licenses (e.g., SSPL, BUSL) and their implications for intellectual property and software development and distribution
Ability to engage in tooling to facilitate reviews such as scanners (e.g., FNCI, BlackDuck, etc.) and workflow (e.g., Jira)
Strong understanding of open source development practices and culture
Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies related to open source software and training others
Well-developed level of business experience supporting clients or advising on legal matters such as product launches and M&A due diligence
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the use, modification, and distribution of open source software
Provide expert legal advice on open source software licensing, compliance, and strategy to internal stakeholders including developers, engineers, product managers, and executives
Advise other attorneys on open source matters and help adapt review processes to meet dynamic industry changes
Develop and implement comprehensive open source compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and training to ensure adherence to open source licensing requirements
Formulate and maintain internal policies and best practices regarding the use and contribution to open source projects
Conduct legal due diligence on open source software components used in HPE products and services, ensuring proper licensing and compliance
Design and deliver training programs for HPE employees on open source software policies, legal risks, and best practices
Provide legal support for transactions involving open source software, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and software licensing agreements
Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, compliance, and procurement to ensure alignment and understanding of open source policies and strategies
Manage and resolve legal disputes related to open source software, including infringement claims and license compliance issues

What we offer

Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs to help achieve career goals
Inclusive work environment valuing varied backgrounds

Fulltime

Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Life Sciences and Digital Health

Reporting to the Director and collaborating with the collegial Technology Transf...

Location

United States , Hanover

Salary:

129500.00 USD / Year

Beatrice Daily Sun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences or biomedical sciences plus 7 or more years' experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience and expertise in life sciences with a broad technical understanding of diverse scientific areas relating to biomedical research and commercialization and digital healthcare or healthcare informatics
At least 7+ years of relevant experience in academic technology transfer, business development at a for-profit, or with licensing and commercialization of intellectual property (IP) assets
Knowledge of patent law and Federal law and regulations pertaining to intellectual property and academic technology transfer
Passion for development and commercialization of early-stage technologies for societal benefit
Strong interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation skills
Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses, and other complex agreements relating to IP
Excellent negotiation skills
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit
Commitment to advancing inventorship and entrepreneurship among underrepresented constituents

Job Responsibility

Intellectual Property Evaluation and Protection - Builds collaborative relationships with faculty and investigators to encourage invention disclosures
Identifies, defines, and protects intellectual property, including analyzing patentability and coordinates applications and prosecution with and manages outside counsel
Conducts market research and evaluates the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) assets
Partners with inventors to design strategies for IP development and commercialization
Business Development, Industry Engagement, and Commercialization- Works with researchers to design strategies for commercializing licensable IP through industry partnerships and start-up companies
Conducts market research and evaluates the potential impact and value of Dartmouth intellectual property
Identifies and cultivates relationships with industry sponsors, investors, and potential licensees
Supports new ventures and start-up activity and collaborates with other Dartmouth and external entities to support entrepreneurship
Works strategically with inventors, administrators, attorneys, industry representatives, investors, and community partners to identify market trends and revenue opportunities, and to advance commercialization opportunities
Licensing, Agreements, and Compliance - Structures, drafts, and negotiates term sheets, option and license agreements, and IP provisions in industry sponsored research agreements and other IP-related agreements

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel

Wenco International Mining Systems, a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machine...

Location

Australia , Brisbane

Salary:

Not provided

Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery...

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to practice in Australia
5–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department
Strong experience in commercial contracting, technology licensing, and employment law
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and provide pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business issues
Collaborative, approachable, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and integrity

Job Responsibility

Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including reseller, distributor, supply, and service contracts, software licensing and subscription agreements, partnership and collaboration agreements, and NDAs
Employment and HR Matters: Advise on employment and contractor arrangements, workplace policies, and dispute management under Australian law, in coordination with HR
Compliance & Risk Management: Support the Company’s global compliance framework, including data privacy, anti-bribery, modern slavery, and export control
Intellectual Property: Assist in protecting and managing the company’s IP portfolio, including software licensing, trademarks, confidentiality, and ownership of developed IP
Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with colleagues in Canada, Chile, South Africa, and other jurisdictions on global initiatives, M&A projects, and process improvements
External Counsel Management: Engage and supervise external counsel for specialized matters
Training & Education: Deliver internal training on key legal and compliance topics to business and technical teams
Culture Building: Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to engage with colleagues and foster a culture of compliance and teamwork

Commercial Attorney

Miro is seeking a pragmatic and business-oriented Commercial Attorney to join ou...

Location

United States , Austin; New York

Salary:

177760.00 - 222200.00 USD / Year

Miro

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years as in-house counsel or attorney focusing on commercial matters in the tech industry
J.D. from an accredited law school
admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong working knowledge of SaaS licensing, data privacy/security, IP ownership, and AI-related contractual issues
Strong knowledge around marketing laws, AI products and systems
Proven ability to draft, redline, and negotiate complex agreements in multi-faceted environments
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts and risks into business-friendly language
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving, distributed environment
Ability to balance business enablement with risk mitigation

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including: Inbound: vendor, licensing, software, SaaS, and services agreements, NDAs, AI addendums, and DPAs
Marketing, agency and partnership agreements, contracts specific to advertising, sponsorships, endorsements, brand promotion, campaigns, content creation and media buying
Outbound: master cloud / SaaS agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and AI addendums
Advise the marketing team on legal aspects of marketing campaigns, promotions, and intellectual property
Provide clear, practical legal advice to Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Privacy/Security, and other teams on contract terms, risk mitigation, and commercial strategy
Partner with business stakeholders to balance scalability, deal velocity, and risk management in a one-to-many SaaS contracting model
Draft and refine contractual language addressing the use of AI tools, models, and platforms
Support the ongoing development and implementation of contract templates, playbooks, best practices and process automations to enhance consistency and efficiency
Focus on the efficient and effective operation of the company-wide Procurement function (including establishing and weighing in on processes, forms and playbooks)
Ensure agreements align with Miro’s contracting policies, data protection standards, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions

What we offer

401k matching + Competitive equity package
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
Flexible time off
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
Wellbeing benefit and WFH equipment allowance
Annual learning and development allowance to grow your skills and career
Up to $2,000 of charitable donation matches each year

Fulltime

In-House Senior Legal Counsel

The successful candidate will join a small but extremely busy legal team to prov...

Location

Ireland , Limerick

Salary:

Not provided

AMCS Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in Ireland (or equivalent qualification within the EU) with at least 5+ years’ post qualification experience working in a commercial environment – private practice or in-house or combination of both (with in-house preferable)
Strong experience and diligence in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with a solid understanding of software agreements
Self-starter, who can work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision, handle multiple tasks, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate
be also a team player with proven ability to work with a broad range of divisions within the company
Ability to work to very tight deadlines
Willingness to occasionally support sales teams across the globe outside of local business hours

Job Responsibility

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising a broad range of commercial agreements with a particular focus on Software Licencing/SAAS contracts, Partnership Agreements, Data Protection agreements, NDA’s and other IT and IP commercial contracts, with customers and vendors globally
Assist in developing, updating and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, training, legal policies and implementing internal legal processes
ensuring contracts comply with applicable laws and internal policies
Responsibility for adapting and updating AMCS standard contracts to integrate newly acquired businesses
Provide timely, practical legal advice to business units including sales, operations and HR
Work closely with the Contract Ops team to ensure contracts comply with internal policies and processes
Collaborate with the legal team and other departments across the AMCS group on acquisitions, such as assisting with due diligence and other aspects of the acquisition process, where required
Assist with managing litigation, arbitrations, and similar proceedings
Provide legal support on employee relations and HR-related issues
Provide legal support and working closely with the various teams across the AMCS global organisation on matters involving cross- border transactions including intellectual property, data protection/privacy compliance, employee relations, litigation across AMCS’ global operations

Fulltime

Commercial Counsel

As Commercial Counsel at 0x, you’ll own the commercial legal function and be the...

Location

United States

Salary:

170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

0x

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of commercial law experience at a reputable law firm
in-house experience strongly preferred
strong background in commercial contracts, with the ability to independently lead negotiations with customers and partners
excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities
familiarity with crypto
willingness to deepen crypto knowledge required
ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment while maintaining cross-functional alignment
commitment to integrity, pragmatism, and long-term impact
licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
JD or LLM from a reputable U.S. law school

Job Responsibility

lead commercial contracting
draft, negotiate and review MSAs, software licenses, SLAs, NDAs, and vendor agreements that balance business enablement with risk management
manage contract lifecycle
own the end-to-end process — intake, redlines, approvals, execution, and record-keeping — to drive consistency and efficiency
build playbooks and templates
develop standard forms, negotiation playbooks and clause libraries to enable scalable deal execution
be a trusted BD + GTM partner
advise on deal structures, IP, privacy and compliance issues to support strong customer and partner relationships
operationalize legal work across teams
partner with Leadership, BD/GTM, Operations and Product teams to standardize workflows, facilitate communication, support strategic initiatives, and operationalize legal work

What we offer

equity
ZRX tokens
comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability) for U.S.-based employees — 100% of base plan covered for you and dependents
401k and FSA for U.S.-based employees
monthly mobile phone bill, wellness, and pre-tax transportation expense
covered mental health benefits (included professional therapy sessions)
a supportive remote environment
lunch reimbursement for all employees across the globe!
stipend for your ideal remote / WFH set-up: headphones, and any other work gear you may need
12-week paid parental leave

Fulltime

New

Legal Counsel

Akveo is an IT company specializing in web, mobile, low-code, and AI solutions f...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Akveo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher legal education (Law degree)
At least 3 years of experience in an IT company or an international law firm
Experience working with international jurisdictions (USA, EU), including support of cross-border transactions, drafting and negotiation of international agreements
Background in corporate law, strong legal drafting skills, and basic knowledge of intellectual property, labor, and tax law
Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand business goals and assess legal risks in line with commercial priorities and timelines
Strong command of Russian and English languages (at least B2 level)

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily software development agreements, IT services agreements, license agreements, and NDAs within different jurisdictions
Provide legal support on corporate matters for companies within the group
Support HR and Recruitment teams on workforce-related matters
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR)
Provide legal advice to management and business teams on employment, tax, IP, and corporate matters, taking into account business goals and risk tolerance
Provide legal support to the business on debt recovery and collection matters

What we offer

Quick hiring process
20 working days of vacation
5 sick days
Flexible work schedule and work from any convenient location
Compensation for training and certification
Performance Review system (meetings every 6 months), 1:1 rallies

Fulltime

The Lawyer

Corporate Tools in Post Falls, Idaho is building a team of 5 +/- lawyers. As we ...

Location

United States , Post Falls

Salary:

70000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Corporate Tools

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You find fulfillment in the work, not a title or ladder to climb
You've built an ego shelf in your tool shed or garage and are willing to put it in storage there while employed here
You're a good human
Some experience with HR, general business and commercial property law
Strong academic credentials including a J.D. from an accredited law school and current bar license
Competitive Attitude: This is a hard charging role. We move fast and we grow fast and you will need to enjoy beating our competition and helping us do this with smart legal decisions

Job Responsibility

Quarterback anything and everything legal. We do registered agent service, corporate filings, software as a service, and operate physical locations in every state. As the lawyer, you’d be the primary front line responder to anything legal in our operation. You’d be responsible for determining if you can deal with the problem or hire local or specialized counsel in the appropriate jurisdiction.
You’ll be responsible for how we operate legally. Are we doing the right things? Are we operating legally? Is the city mad at us for something? Is the state mad at us for something? Who’s mad at us???? Who’s going to be mad at us and how do we avoid it? Are we violating someone's IP rights? Is someone encroaching on our IP? We have a massive amount of Intellectual Property. Massive. It will be shocking to you… Tech, IP, and Data Privacy should be interesting to you.
Maintain trademarks in all 50 states and federal trademarks
Maintain servicemarks in all 50 states and federal registrations
Manage UDRP and Icann registrations, complaints, and responses
Maintain terms of service, privacy policies, and data collection and retention policies
Help with HIPPA and PCI compliance regulations
Help with random employment problems
Help respond to subpoenas
Manage all service agreements and legal agreements we make with vendors

What we offer

100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
Annual review with raise option
22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company—not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
The 4 holidays are: New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
Quarterly allowance
Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
Open concept office with friendly coworkers

Fulltime

IP & Software Licensing Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
United States

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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