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OpenAI

Trademark Counsel

OpenAI

. Lead OpenAI’s global trademark litigation and disputes strategy .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $330,000 - $366,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading complex trademark litigation and disputes, with a focus on developing and executing global trademark strategies, managing outside counsel, and providing strategic legal guidance to senior leadership. Proven ability to navigate legal complexities while collaborating cross-functionally with various teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Leading Trademark LitigationGlobal Trademark Portfolio StrategyJDCalifornia Practice LicenseCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Trademark LitigationDispute ResolutionTrademark ClearanceTrademark ProsecutionBrand ProtectionRisk AssessmentLitigation StrategyCase ManagementEnforcement StrategiesLegal Guidance
Soft Skills
Strategic CommunicationSound JudgmentPractical Recommendations Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
JDCalifornia Practice License
Industry Keywords
Trademark LawTechnology CompaniesLegal OperationsBrand ProtectionMarketing Counseling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead OpenAI’s global trademark litigation and disputes strategy
  • 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
  • Assess risk and advise senior leadership on significant disputes
  • Lead and develop OpenAI’s trademark team
  • Oversee trademark clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement, dispute resolution, brand protection, and marketing counseling
  • Monitor relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends
  • Provide legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders
  • Build scalable processes for trademark risk assessment, enforcement prioritization, outside counsel management, and cross-functional decision-making
  • Provide practical and strategic advice to senior leadership while balancing legal, commercial, reputational, and brand-protection considerations
  • Work cross-functionally with Legal, Communications, Global Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Executive teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of leading complex trademark litigation and disputes
  • Significant responsibility for litigation strategy, case management, and resolution
  • Substantial experience at technology companies and law firms
  • Experience developing and executing strategies for complex, high-stakes trademark litigation and disputes
  • Direct engagement with opposing counsel and other key stakeholders
  • Experience developing and executing global trademark portfolio strategies, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection
  • Ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly
  • Sound judgment navigating legal uncertainty
  • Ability to provide practical, strategic recommendations under pressure
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams, legal operations, outside counsel, and senior stakeholders
  • JD
  • License or qualification to practice in California
  • Ability to work from the US office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
  • 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)
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays
  • Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
  • 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 as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Wellness stipends
  • Hybrid work model