Hiring: Senior IP Counsel Company: Rush Street Interactive Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:45:27 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : R, Risk Management, SaaS, User Experience About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in intellectual property law experience, with a strong emphasis on patent work in software, gaming, or related technologies; prior in-house experience (2+ years) is a plus. Required Skills: •IP Strategy Development •Define and drive a comprehensive global intellectual property strategy aligned with the company’s business, product, and brand objectives, with an emphasis on patent protection. •Establish priorities and frameworks for protecting innovations and brand assets across jurisdictions, ensuring a coordinated and scalable approach. •Advise senior leadership on IP and brand-related risks, opportunities, and strategic investments, including portfolio expansion and competitive positioning. •Patent Portfolio Development & Management •Develop and implement a global patent strategy aligned with the company’s business and technology roadmap. •Build, manage, and maintain a strategic international patent portfolio covering proprietary technologies in online sports betting, casino gaming, user experience, platform architecture, and related technologies. •Partner with R&D, product, and engineering teams to support invention identification, evaluation, and protection across key jurisdictions. Qualifications: •Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school. •Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. •Admission to at least one state bar. •Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred; experience drafting patent applications is a plus. •Demonstrated experience managing global patent portfolios. •Operational familiarity with managing trademark portfolios and brand assets. •Operational familiarity with online gaming, mobile platforms, and/or sports betting technologies, and experience developing and managing patent portfolios in a technology or gaming environment is preferred. •Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams across global operations to balance legal risk with business objectives. •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Compensation: •$180,000 - $210,000 / year •Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role) 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!