Senior Legal Counsel, AI Governance & IP

Summary

Join Contentful's growing legal team as Legal Counsel - AI Governance & IP. You will develop and implement Contentful's AI governance program, manage its IP portfolio, and advise cross-functional teams on AI and IP matters. This role requires 10+ years of legal practice with expertise in AI and IP, along with AI governance certification. You will collaborate with stakeholders, draft policies, and negotiate contracts. Contentful offers a comprehensive benefits package including stock options, full healthcare coverage, paid time off, parental leave, an education budget, and a wellbeing stipend.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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