The opportunity
OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you.
What you'll do
Lead global trademark litigation and disputes, including complex: infringement, unfair competition, dilution, and other brand-related litigation, from initial assessment through resolution.
Develop and execute global trademark litigation and enforcement strategies,: including managing outside counsel, directing litigation strategy, assessing risk, and advising senior leadership on significant disputes.
Lead and develop OpenAI’s trademark team, overseeing attorneys and legal: professionals responsible for trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, dispute resolution, brand protection, and marketing counseling.
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and provide: updates and legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders.
Build scalable processes and frameworks for trademark risk assessment,: enforcement prioritization, outside counsel management, and cross-functional decision-making.
Provide clear, practical, and strategic advice to senior leadership,: balancing legal risks, commercial priorities, reputational considerations, and long-term brand protection.
What they're looking for
- Have 10+ years of leading complex trademark litigation and disputes,: including significant responsibility for litigation strategy, case management, and resolution, including substantial experience at technology companies and law firms.
- Have personally developed and executed strategies for complex, high-stakes: trademark litigation and disputes, leading matters from initial assessment through resolution, including direct engagement with opposing counsel and other key stakeholders.
- Have experience developing and executing global trademark portfolio: strategies, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection, aligned with business priorities and growth.
- Communicate complex legal and business issues clearly, exercise sound: judgment in navigating legal uncertainty, and provide practical, strategic recommendations under pressure.
