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LAYIQ - IP Counsel at Mariana Minerals, San Francisco, CA

IP Strategy & Portfolio Management
Develop and lead an IP strategy aligned with the company’s technology roadmap and business objectives in collaboration with the broader legal team
Build and manage the patent portfolio, from invention capture through prosecution
Establish a trade secret protection program, including guidance on when to patent versus protect as a trade secret
Oversee the trademark, brand, and domain name portfolios
Transactions & Commercial Support
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreement provisions that involve intellectual property, including licenses, strategic partnerships, joint development and research collaborations, software agreements, and purchase agreements.
Lead IP due diligence for financings, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
Act as a team player and trusted business partner to cross functional project teams to identify risks early and align legal strategy with operational realities
Provide general legal support across the business as the company grows
Required Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
6+ years of intellectual property experience (law firm and/or in-house), with breadth across patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright
Demonstrated experience managing patent prosecution and portfolios, including working directly with inventors and directing outside counsel
Experience drafting and negotiating IP-related commercial agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology and software agreements, and IP provisions in broader commercial contracts
Technical fluency and the ability to engage deeply with engineers and scientists on complex processes, hardware, and software, translating technical detail into sound IP strategy
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to calibrate risk and translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment with limited direction
High degree of ownership and accountability — you see matters through from start to finish and have a low-ego and collaborative approach to tackle projects large and small across the organization

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