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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Formlabs's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Formlabs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Formlabs
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 204 open
- Hiring momentum
- 352 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formlabs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formlabs.
About this role
As a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on Intellectual Property at Formlabs, you will manage the patent portfolio strategy, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and collaborating with R&D to identify patentable inventions. Additionally, you will handle various legal matters beyond IP, such as commercial contracts and general litigation support, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formlabs as an employer.
What you need
- J.D. and admission to at least one state bar
- Registration to practice before the USPTO (patent bar)
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- Deep expertise in U.S. patent law
- Working knowledge of major international patent systems
- Experience with trademark and trade secret law
Nice to have
- In-house legal experience at a hardware or hard-tech company
- Experience with Chinese manufacturing operations
- Experience with matters before the EPO and CNIPA
- Experience with global copyright law, commercial transactions, and licensing agreements
What you get
- Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K matching and access to financial advisors
- Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
Worth weighing
- On-site position in Somerville, MA
- Role involves a mix of IP and general legal work, which may vary day-to-day
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Base pay range provided, but actual compensation depends on various factors
Summarised from Formlabs's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Formlabs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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