Ideally, you will have 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department, with experience advising on broader product or regulatory matters. You will have a JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing. You will have strategic thinking, risk calibration, collaboration, agility, and organizational skills. You will have a deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams.

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You'll review and negotiate marketing agreements, clear rights for content, establish practical guardrails, and help teams move fast while managing risk. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners and outside counsel when needed, and contribute to lightweight processes and templates that scale with our marketing engine.

You will:

Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to Marketing on campaigns, social content, creator programs, experiential activations, and press moments , helping teams ship on time with clear, practical guidance.

Review and negotiate marketing agreements, including talent/influencer contracts, production SOWs, vendor/MSAs, licensing, NDAs, and promotional terms; create and improve templates and playbooks to increase speed and consistency.

Own rights and clearances for marketing assets, and advise on usage windows, territories, and platforms; partner with stakeholders to avoid takedowns and disputes.

Advise on advertising and consumer protection laws (e.g., endorsements/disclosures, substantiation, contests/sweepstakes), and maintain guardrails that enable bold but compliant creative.

Track and socialize updates to relevant regulations and platform policies; run brief trainings for marketers and creators on disclosures, usage rights, and brand safety.

Assist in other legal matters depending on interest and need.

You have:

J.D. (or international equivalent) and active bar membership in good standing.

4-8+ years of relevant legal experience (e.g., clerkship, law firm, in-house), including familiarity with multiple relevant areas of law (e.g., copyright, trademark, right of publicity and NIL, advertising, claim substantiation) and experience advising on marketing and advertising campaigns, including social media.

Strong contract drafting/negotiation skills across talent/influencer, production, licensing, and vendor agreements; comfort balancing risk with business goals and speed.

Clear, concise communication tailored to creative and non-legal stakeholders; ability to give actionable guidance and explain trade-offs under tight timelines.

Proven cross-functional partnership and judgment in fast-moving environments; ability to prioritize, create lightweight processes, and keep teams unblocked.

Ability to work from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.

Exceptional candidates will have:

Strong interest in Duolingo and its mission.

Deep familiarity with social media marketing including working with social media agencies, particularly outside the United States.

Experience handling marketing-related disputes.

Experience with contests, sweepstakes, or promotional offers.

Experience working in the music or entertainment industry.

Interest in learning new areas of law and how they interact with new technologies such as targeted advertising, globalization, social media, and generative AI.

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The ideal candidate will have experience with or a strong interest in handling and/or supporting all other aspects of Okta's intellectual property work, including trademark, copyright, and trade secrets.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Portfolio Management & Strategic Advice Refine and execute offensive and defensive IP strategies to maintain Okta's competitive edge in the identity market. Serve as an advisor on IP-related business risks and emerging legal trends. Translate complex IP concepts into business-oriented advice for non-legal stakeholders. Refine company-wide IP policies, including invention disclosure programs and patent incentive schemes.

Patent Partner with engineering and product teams to identify patentable inventions and develop patent literacy among them. Collaborate with outside counsel on the drafting and prosecution of high-quality patent applications. Develop knowledge of industry's patent landscape to guide patent strategy and approach to patent drafting. Refine Okta's patent strategy to ensure broad protection of our core technologies and to put forward-looking systems in place to identify and protect our next-generation ideas.

Other IP Issues Advise on strategic trade secret issues and help implement related policies. Help provide guidance on software copyright protection and the use of OSS within Okta products, and manage copyright claims. Support the protection of the Okta and Auth0 brands through trademark registration and enforcement.

Compliance and Policy Assist with IP-related compliance issues and industry standards relevant to SaaS and cybersecurity. Deliver training to employees on IP best practices and confidentiality.

Litigation Support all phases of IP litigation.

Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active Bar membership. Undergraduate or graduate degree(s) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or the like. USPTO Registered Patent Attorney. 5+ years of IP experience, including software patent prosecution. Technical Savvy Experience with SaaS, cloud-based software, or other relevant technology. Mindset A 'builder' who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance rigorous legal analysis with practical business needs. Flexibility and team mentality. Sense of humour. Ability and desire to work independently.

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About this role:

As a Paralegal at Waymark, you will play a vital role in helping Waymark navigate the intersection of law and healthcare technology, ensuring our operations are compliant and efficient, enabling Waymark to transform care to patients with Medicaid benefits. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will help scale our legal infrastructure, becoming a go-to resource for internal teams on routine legal matters and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own responsibility for Waymark’s corporate filings, monitor business licensing, patents, trademarks, and registrations; and maintain corporate records
• Maintain, organise and update legal and compliance related documents, templates, policies and procedures
• Operate and implement an agile legal intake process to manage legal requests that reduces friction for internal stakeholders
• Play a role in reviewing vendor contracts, and updating and maintaining contract management system
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and complete substantive tasks with moderate guidance.
• Conduct state and federal regulatory research to support our Medicaid business, develop processes to collect necessary paperwork to ensure compliance, assist with reporting and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant at a law firm or in house legal department.
• Own and drive projects forward independently, demonstrating a strong “get things done” attitude and high attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Ability to utilise legal technology tools (e.g., GC AI, Lexion (preferred), or other contract management system, Carta).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong value for teamwork and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and perspectives.
• Proficient with healthcare regulatory laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work across a range of legal matters, transactional, regulatory, and compliance.
• Experience in a startup environment.
• Advanced proficiency in automating legal workflows.

Hourly Rate Range:

US Employees in San Francisco/Bay Area: $38.80 - $44.00/hour US Employees in Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC: $35.70 - $40.50/hour US Employees in Arlington, Denver, San Diego, Sacramento: $34.10 - $38.70/hour US Employees in Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Central/Southern Virginia, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Portland, Research Triangle, Salt Lake City, Twin Cities: $31.00 - $35.20/hour US Employees in Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charleston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Daytona Beach, Indianapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Omaha, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Tampa: $30.10 - $34.15/hour

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Here’s what you can expect:

• Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
• Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
• Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that some of us may be less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. Waymark is dedicated to building a supportive, equal opportunity, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Legal

Compensation

• $297K – $330K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

• Mental health and wellness support

• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

• Relocation support for eligible employees

• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

About the Team

OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackling innovative, fundamental legal issues in AI. If you're passionate about doing significant and unique work as a technology lawyer, this team is for you. The team comprises legal professionals from diverse fields, including technology, privacy, IP, corporate, cybersecurity, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation.

About the Role

We’re growing our world-class Litigation and Regulatory team and seek an experienced counsel to support global intellectual property litigation, dispute resolution, and certain regulatory matters related to our business. This role is highly cross-functional across OpenAI, including work across our Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, and Executive teams. This role reports to our Associate General Counsel.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide range of global litigation and regulatory matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation (including copyright and trademark matters), and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.

• Manage and oversee outside counsel in all aspects of litigation and regulatory matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.

• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and provide updates and legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk, and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes.

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Have at least 10+ years of combined litigation and/or regulatory experience at innovative technology companies and law firms.

• Have experience managing complex global intellectual property litigation, including copyright and trademark disputes across multiple jurisdictions

• Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

• Have a JD and license or qualification to practice in CA

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