Senior Legal Counsel, AI Governance & IP at Contentful

About the opportunity

Contentful is an innovative, high-growth, customer-focused company in a large and growing market. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing legal team in an exciting and emerging area of law. As Contentful’s Legal Counsel - AI Governance & IP you will advise and partner with our Engineering, Product, Security, IT, Marketing, People, and other teams throughout the organization to develop and implement Contentful’s AI governance program and manage risk and compliance with existing and emerging AI related laws and regulations. On the IP side, you will help manage Contentful’s patent and trademark portfolios, negotiate IP terms in technology related transactions and provide advice and support on a variety of IP issues. Success in this role requires a collaborative and supportive mentality, a willingness to embrace tactical details without missing strategic priorities, and skill in distilling complex legal concepts into simple, actionable business advice. This role will report directly to the VP & Deputy General Counsel PPIC (Product, Privacy, IP, Compliance).

What to expect?

• Develop a comprehensive AI governance program, work with cross-functional stakeholders on implementation, and take the lead on initiatives such as drafting policies, guidelines, risk assessments and training materials.
• Become the point-person within Legal for internal and customer-facing queries and communications on AI related issues.
• Support the Product, Engineering, Security and other teams to establish, implement and maintain an AI risk management framework to meet industry standards.
• Provide analysis and guidance on AI and IP issues to ensure compliance with existing and emerging laws and industry best practices, and implementation into business processes as needed.
• Draft, review and negotiate AI and IP related contract terms.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive IP strategy and manage Contentful’s global IP portfolio.
• Oversee invention sessions and invention disclosure selection.
• Respond to various IP inquiries from, and provide legal advice to, the business teams on IP issues ranging from open source software licenses to trademark and domain rights.
• Consult with and direct outside counsel on intellectual property matters.

What you need to be successful?

• 10+ years of legal practice with direct subject matter expertise in AI and intellectual property.
• AI governance certification and/or completion of AI governance and compliance course(s).
• Proven track record of providing legal advice and guidance on complex issues related to AI and IP.
• Substantial experience drafting and editing policies, procedures and related governance documents.
• Demonstrable project management skills.
• Highly responsive, solution-oriented approach in working with stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills with an attention to detail and the ability to express complicated matters in easily understandable and effective ways.
• Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, and business pragmatism.
• Self-directed and takes ownership of tasks with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences.
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company.
• Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents.
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, compassion days for loss, education days, and volunteer days.
• Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family.
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career.
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties.
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health.
• A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business.

California Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of California if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

California Salary Range: $278,000 - $312,000
[This position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans.]

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