Hiring: Lead Counsel, IP Company: Zipline Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:33:45 About the job Experience: •10+ years of combined IP experience at innovative technology companies and law firms Required Skills: •Set and execute the strategic direction and management of our global IP portfolio while managing outside counsel as strategically appropriate. •Own the strategy that will determine where Zipline invests in patents by becoming an expert on the patent landscape, ultimately accelerating Zipline’s lead in autonomous scaled flight. •Be hands on where it counts, whether it is the details of a claimset, holding external counsel to incredibly high standards for drafting, or going deep to understand how a part of our system works to arrive at the right strategic decision for the portfolio. •Work closely with our product and engineering teams, including training them on patentability and regularly meeting to understand what IP Zipline is developing on all fronts. •Create scalable processes internally and externally with outside counsel to build, maintain and protect our IP portfolio. •Provide direct client counseling on IP issues arising from product development. •Develop and maintain internal IP policies and programs. Qualifications: •As part of a small team supporting a rapidly growing organization, the ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment in handling complex work and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. •Confidence to work independently and judgment to recognize when issues require escalation or input from others. •You are a proactive and pragmatic problem solver - seeing risks and potential issues before they arise and proposing effective solutions. •A positive attitude and the willingness to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders. •Have at least 10+ years of combined IP experience at innovative technology companies and law firms •JD Degree required •Member in good standing of at least one state bar •Must be eligible to work in the United States •What Else You Need To Know Compensation: •$200,000 - $240,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!