Formlabs

Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property

Formlabs · Somerville, MA

Posted 22 days ago

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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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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

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Listed by Formlabs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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