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full-timeIP Counsel, Transactions
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company focused on developing reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems. This IP Counsel role involves managing the intellectual property aspects of the company's transactions, including strategic investments, acquisitions, and complex commercial agreements. The successful candidate will work closely with M&A and commercial legal teams to conduct IP due diligence, negotiate key IP terms, and develop scalable playbooks and processes for the legal department. Daily responsibilities include advising on research collaborations, managing IP risks in enterprise partnerships, and contributing to the broader IP strategy regarding trade secrets, patents, and open-source licensing. This position is well-suited for a seasoned transactional attorney with significant experience in technology M&A and complex commercial licensing. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to explain technical IP risks to non-specialist stakeholders and demonstrate a commitment to the responsible development of AI. The role requires a JD, active U.S. bar membership, and a background in navigating the intersection of emerging technologies and legal frameworks.
About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role We are seeking an experienced and strategic transactional attorney to join the IP team within our growing legal department. In this role, you will be responsible for the IP side of Anthropic's transactions, partnering with the M&A and commercial counsel who lead each deal. You will conduct IP diligence and negotiate IP terms for our acquisitions and investments, help advise on IP terms in our most complex commercial and research agreements, and drive the playbooks and processes that make our processes scalable. You will partner closely with the Head of IP (direct manager), our M&A and Commercial Legal teams, and Corporate Development on questions and issues that are very often new. Responsibilities Lead the IP workstream on acquisitions and strategic investments, from diligence through letters of intent, definitive agreements, closing, and integration, alongside our M&A counsel and outside counsel Partner with commercial counsel on the IP aspects of complex enterprise, partnership, research collaboration, and vendor agreements, advising on and negotiating IP terms Serve as the primary point of contact on IP terms for commercial legal and other colleagues, and help train them so they can resolve more IP questions on their own Drive the playbooks, templates, and processes that let a lean team handle IP terms across a high volume of deals Contribute to broader IP strategy, particularly where transactions intersect with open source, trade secrets, patents, or new business models Minimum qualifications Hold a JD and are an active member of at least one U.S. state bar Have substantial experience leading IP due diligence and negotiating IP terms in technology M&A Have first-chair experience negotiating IP provisions in complex commercial technology agreements, such as licenses, joint development agreements, and services agreements Have the ability to communicate IP risks and tradeoffs clearly to business leaders and non-specialist lawyers, and to exercise sound judgment about when to hold a position Have strong working knowledge of open source licensing, employee and contractor IP assignment obligations, and trade secret protection Preferred qualifications 10+ years of transactional IP experience at a nationally recognized law firm, a technology company, or both Experience building negotiation playbooks, templates, or diligence processes that other lawyers relied on Experience with AI, machine learning, data licensing, or other emerging technology Curiosity about AI and a commitment to its responsible development The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. Annual Salary: $335,000 — $385,000 USD Logistics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team. Your safety matters to us. To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Anthropic recruiters only contact you from @anthropic.com email addresses. In some cases, we may partner with vetted recruiting agencies who will identify themselves as working on behalf of Anthropic. Be cautious of ema
| Role | IP Counsel, Transactions |
|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic |
| Location | San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-23 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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- Is the IP Counsel, Transactions position remote, hybrid or onsite?
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