Global
Full time
Remote
Growth
Your Role
As Associate General Counsel at Sentient, you will be at the forefront of protecting the company’s innovation through robust intellectual property strategy and strategic legal structuring. This is a unique opportunity to lead IP and corporate legal efforts within a deeply technical organization driving breakthroughs in decentralized and trustless computation. You’ll work across IP, M&A, and corporate governance, advising cross-functional teams and influencing strategic outcomes. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of web3 and enjoy translating complex legal concepts into operational action, this role is for you.
Your Responsibilities
Intellectual Property Strategy
Manage and grow Sentient’s global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
Provide legal counsel on open-source licensing, software IP, and brand strategy
Oversee external counsel handling global IP filings, enforcement, and oppositions
Develop internal workflows for invention disclosure, IP review, and risk assessment
Lead training initiatives on IP protection for technical and business teams
M&A and Group Reorganization
Provide legal guidance on IP structuring within corporate reorganizations and strategic transactions
Support due diligence, deal execution, and post-closing integration for M&A initiatives
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements including licensing, assignments, and transition terms
Coordinate legal input across jurisdictions to ensure efficient and compliant structures
Corporate Legal
Review and draft commercial contracts such as NDAs, vendor agreements, and licensing deals
Support global entity management and documentation for governance and shareholder actions
Advise on intercompany arrangements and capital structuring from a legal perspective
Maintain legal entity documentation and contract management systems
Governance and Compliance Support
Contribute to the development and implementation of IP and corporate legal policies
Assist in managing board and shareholder processes globally
Track legal developments that may impact IP and corporate structuring
Ensure legal practices are aligned with applicable corporate governance standards
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering, IT, marketing, and finance teams on legal and strategic initiatives
Provide accessible legal guidance to non-legal teams under fast-paced conditions
Help scale legal operations and knowledge-sharing practices globally
Manage relationships with external counsel and advisors
What You’ll Need
7+ years of experience in IP and corporate law, ideally in both law firm and in-house roles
Demonstrated success managing patent and trademark portfolios, including strategy, filings, and enforcement
Experience supporting M&A, reorganizations, and structuring from an IP perspective
Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience across jurisdictions
Familiarity with global entity governance, intercompany arrangements, and compliance frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Built IP workflows or inventor contribution frameworks in scaling tech organizations
Hands-on patent prosecution experience across key jurisdictions (e.g., USPTO, EPO)
Knowledge of open-source ecosystems, especially in crypto or AI
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence non-legal stakeholders
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute autonomously in ambiguous legal environments
Suggested Competencies for Associate General Counsel:
IP Strategy & Execution: Ability to define, protect, and expand a global IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Corporate Transactions & Structuring: Experience managing IP and legal issues during M&A, reorganizations, and complex group structuring.
Legal Drafting & Risk Mitigation: Skill in drafting high-quality contracts and identifying legal risks in commercial, governance, and vendor agreements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrated success in partnering with technical and non-legal teams to integrate legal processes into workflows.
Global Legal & Governance Acumen: Familiarity with global governance and compliance practices across multiple jurisdictions.
Communication & Legal Judgment: Ability to deliver clear, concise legal advice under time pressure and in ambiguous situations.
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