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Lead Counsel, Product and IP

Scale AI · San Francisco, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Scale AI's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Scale AI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scale AI
high
192 stale, 5 reposted of 217 open
Hiring momentum
270 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

The Lead Counsel for Product and Intellectual Property will provide legal guidance on product development, launch, and operations, focusing on intellectual property law. This role involves strategic advice on IP protection, collaboration with various teams to mitigate risks, managing the company's IP portfolio, and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. The position also includes drafting agreements and delivering training on IP and data licensing.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Scale AI as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing
  • Ability to think strategically and drive complex problem-solving
  • Ability to calibrate risk and communicate it clearly to various audiences
  • Collaborative approach with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience advising on broader product or regulatory matters

What you get

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Generous PTO
  • Commuter stipend (may be eligible)
  • Equity-based compensation (subject to Board of Director approval)

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided that may vary based on several factors
  • Role may involve dealing with complex and time-sensitive legal issues
  • The position requires collaboration across multiple technical and business teams
  • The company has a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role

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Listed by Scale AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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