[Remote] Intellectual Property Lawyer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legal.io is a leading global airline seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Counsel to support its in-house legal team on a part-time contract basis. The role focuses on a broad range of IP matters, including commercial transactions, patent strategy, and copyright issues, supporting innovation initiatives across a worldwide enterprise. Responsibilities • Advise on a wide variety of global IP matters, including commercial, licensing, patent, and copyright issues • Provide practical, business-focused IP counseling to internal stakeholders across multiple functions • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with IP and technology components, collaborating closely with commercial counsel on software, consulting, and services agreements • Support the identification of patentable innovations and work directly with inventors to pursue patent protection • Manage and maintain domestic and international patent portfolios • Assist in developing and executing IP strategies aligned with company innovation and business objectives Skills • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (no specific jurisdiction required) • Minimum 7+ years of legal experience, with intellectual property as a primary practice area • Strong background in IP issues within commercial transactions • Experience identifying patentable inventions and managing patent portfolios • Ability to deliver clear, pragmatic legal guidance to business partners • Comfort working independently in a remote, part-time capacity • Strong collaboration skills across legal, technical, and commercial teams • Prior in-house and law firm experience strongly preferred Benefits • Flexible, part-time schedule with long-term visibility • Exposure to global innovation initiatives within a major transportation organization • Senior-level, strategic IP work without full-time in-house constraints Company Overview • Legal.io is the enterprise marketplace for legal talent and tools. We help legal departments hire better legal talent faster. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job