Is the IP Counsel, Transactions role remote?

It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.

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, Transactions role.

Where is the role based?

Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.

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, Transactions role at Anthropic.

IP Counsel, Transactions at Anthropic

Joblaze summary

In the role of IP Counsel, Transactions at Anthropic, the individual will manage the intellectual property aspects of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, while collaborating closely with commercial legal teams. Key skills include substantial experience in IP due diligence and negotiation, particularly in technology-related agreements, along with a strong understanding of open source licensing and trade secrets. This position is suited for a seasoned attorney with over ten years of relevant experience, ideally from a recognized law firm or tech company, who is comfortable navigating complex legal landscapes.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Anthropic's careers page September 23, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
Starts above 97% of 77 comparable senior other roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $165,000 across 35 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
AI/ML appears in 5.2% of 2187 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the IP Counsel, Transactions role remote?: It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
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, Transactions role.
Where is the role based?: Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.
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, Transactions role at Anthropic.

From the original posting

About Anthropic

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.

Annual Salary:

$335,000—$385,000 USD

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