Senior Counsel, Trademark

Skills

About the Role

You will lead OpenAI's global trademark litigation and disputes strategy and oversee the broader trademark and brand protection practice. You will handle complex, high-stakes infringement, dilution and unfair competition matters from assessment through resolution, manage outside counsel, and lead a team of trademark professionals. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, Marketing, Product and Executive teams and give practical, strategic advice on novel brand issues. The role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years leading complex trademark litigation and disputes, including at technology companies and law firms
• Experience developing and executing strategies for high-stakes trademark disputes
• Experience with global trademark portfolio strategy including clearance, prosecution, enforcement and brand protection
• Clear communication and sound judgment under pressure
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple urgent matters
• JD and license or qualification to practice in California

Responsibilities

• Lead global trademark litigation and disputes from initial assessment through resolution
• Develop and execute global trademark litigation and enforcement strategies
• Manage outside counsel and direct litigation strategy
• Lead and develop the trademark team covering clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement and brand protection
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations and industry trends and advise leadership
• Build scalable processes for trademark risk assessment, enforcement prioritization and outside counsel management
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks, commercial priorities and brand protection

Benefits

• Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
• Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA and commuter accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Paid medical and caregiver leave up to 8 weeks
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays and coordinated office closures
• Paid sick or safe time
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
• Relocation support
• Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
• Performance-related bonus