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Lead Counsel, IP

United States 275000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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We are looking for a passionate, aggressive, and skilled IP lawyer to serve as Lead Counsel, IP. Reporting to our CFO, this is a highly critical role and will own IP efforts on a global scale across Eight Sleep’s suite of hardware, software, and other products. You will partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and heads of R&D and Operations to develop a proactive global IP strategy across our product portfolio. You will be responsible for harvesting new IP, submitting new filings, and responding to office actions. In addition, you will be the main point of contact with external legal counsel and will manage the IP budget.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and execute Eight Sleep’s global IP strategy across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, leveraging external counsel where appropriate
  • Conduct FTO, prior art, and clearance analyses to support product development and commercialization
  • Oversee IP due diligence for strategic partnerships and other business transactions
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on IP matters, including risk assessment and enforcement strategy
  • Support global brand protection, including domain management and enforcement against infringement or counterfeiting
  • Oversee broader legal issues including employment law, commercial partnerships and vendor agreements
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence within the function

Requirements

  • J.D. degree
  • Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
  • 5-10 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at least 2-4 years at a tier I law firm
  • Strong experience with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and global IP strategy in the technology sector, preferable with some consumer hardware experience
  • Experience with commercial agreements and partnerships
  • Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners
  • Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating global IP protection strategies
  • A hands-on, self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently, identify opportunities, and drive initiatives forward with minimal direction

What we offer

  • Competitive total compensation package including company equity
  • Your own Pod
  • Periodic equity refreshments based on performance
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