The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
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
What they're looking for
- + 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
