Join Anthropic as an IP Counsel to lead patent strategy and provide comprehensive IP guidance in a growing legal team.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The IP Counsel at Anthropic plays a crucial role in shaping and executing the company's patent strategy, collaborating closely with product and research teams to develop and protect its innovations. This position requires substantial experience in patent law, including invention harvesting and prosecution, as well as a broad understanding of various IP issues. Ideal candidates are seasoned legal professionals with a background in technology, particularly those familiar with AI and machine learning. Anthropic's collaborative environment emphasizes the importance of clear communication and strategic thinking in a rapidly evolving field.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Anthropic's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,600).
- Starts above 100% of 55 comparable senior other roles in United States that list AI we track (median $155,000 across 31 companies). See AI salary trends
- AI appears in 3.3% of 2460 comparable senior other roles in United States; Open Source appears in 0.1% of 2460 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the IP Counsel, Patents role remote?
- It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Anthropic lists $335,000–$385,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this IP Counsel, Patents role.
- Where is the role based?
- Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Machine Learning, Open Source, patents, trade secrets, trademarks.
- Does Anthropic sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Anthropic targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this IP Counsel, Patents role at Anthropic.
From the original posting
About Anthropic
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic IP Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive IP guidance across the organization, with particular depth in patent strategy. You will work closely with our product, research, and technical teams to help support Anthropic's organic patent portfolio development while also advising on the full spectrum of IP matters. You will partner closely with the Head of IP and other IP legal colleagues to help design and implement an IP program that protects Anthropic's innovations, supports the company's growth, and is aligned with the company’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Support and contribute to our organic patent development process, including invention harvesting, drafting oversight, prosecution management, and coordination with outside counsel
- Partner in developing and implementing comprehensive patent strategies in the U.S. and internationally that align with Anthropic's business objectives and technology roadmap
- Provide broad IP guidance across the organization, with the ability to identify and address potential IP issues across patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and open source
- Support analysis and response to third-party patent demands, and evaluate strategic patent acquisition and licensing opportunities
- Conduct IP due diligence for M&A transactions and strategic partnerships
- Advise on IP aspects of commercial agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, and technology transfers, educating technical teams on best practices to protect Anthropic's innovations
Minimum qualifications
- Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet the local licensing requirements to work as in-house counsel where you'll be based
- Are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Have substantial patent experience, including invention harvesting, prosecution, and portfolio development, along with working knowledge of the broader IP spectrum, including trademarks, trade secrets, and open source
- Have worked directly with engineers, researchers, or product teams to identify and protect inventions, and can explain IP concepts clearly to people who aren't lawyers
- Have contributed to and helped implement IP strategies in a rapidly evolving technical environments
- Experience balancing legal protection with business practicality in a collaborative setting
Preferred qualifications
- 10+ years of legal experience with demonstrated expertise across the IP spectrum particularly in patents
- Active membership in the California bar
- Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Deep expertise in one or more IP areas beyond patents
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or related cutting-edge technologies
- Experience analyzing and responding to third-party patent assertions, or evaluating patent acquisitions and licensing transactions
- Experience practicing in-house at a technology company, or otherwise supporting technology clients through periods of rapid growth
The annual compensation range for this role is listed below.
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