Product & IP Counsel

Overview Arctic Wolf is seeking a Product & IP Counsel to partner with legal, engineering, product, security, and GTM teams to support product development and manage risk in a fast‑moving cybersecurity environment. The role reports to the Senior Director, Intellectual Property & Product Law and covers patents, trademarks, open source, AI/product counseling, and IP‑related commercial support. Core Responsibilities Product & Engineering Support Advise product and engineering teams on legal issues across the product lifecycle (data use, integrations, encryption, export controls, OSS use) Review new features, architectures, and vendor integrations for IP and product risk Support AI feature reviews and participate in AI impact assessment processes Identify recurring risks and propose scalable solutions (AI agents, automations, playbooks, templates) Open Source & Technology Licensing Review and advise on open source software usage and licensing Support OSS compliance processes and internal tooling Assist with drafting and updating OSS and IP‑related policies IP Portfolio (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright) Support the patent program, including invention harvesting, disclosure review, and coordination with outside counsel Assist with trademark clearance, filings, and portfolio management Contribute to IP enforcement strategy (e.g., reviewing infringement issues, demand letters) Commercial & Vendor Support Partner with the commercial legal team to support negotiation of IP, AI, and product‑related terms Review vendor agreements and technology partnerships for IP and AI issues Act as a subject‑matter resource on IP and AI clauses in customer and vendor contracts M&A and Strategic Projects Support IP diligence for acquisitions and strategic partnerships Assist with integration of acquired IP and technology into company systems and portfolio Policies, Training, and Scaling Help draft and maintain IP, AI, and product‑related policies Deliver practical guidance and training to business teams Contribute to building scalable legal processes (templates, workflows, intake systems) Experience & Qualifications Required Skills 5+ years of legal experience Law firm experience (required); in‑house technology company experience (strongly preferred) JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state Core Skills Strong practical judgment and ability to give clear, business‑friendly advice Ability to work cross‑functionally with product and engineering teams Comfortable handling multiple workstreams simultaneously Clear, concise communicator (written and verbal) Subject Matter Experience Product counseling (AI, privacy, data use, integrations) Familiarity with at least two of the following: patents and patent prosecution, open‑source licensing (preferred) Preferred Skills Experience supporting SaaS products Exposure to AI/ML or data governance issues Experience participating in IP diligence for M&A Technical background (engineering or software) is a plus Interview Requirements Candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews unless a technical, bandwidth, or location‑related challenge prevents video use. If so, candidates must notify in advance to explore accommodations. Equal Opportunity Employer Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available for candidates and employees with disabilities as needed. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodation requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.