Anthropic seeks an experienced IP Counsel to join the IP legal team with a focus on copyright. The role involves working cross‑functionally with AI product development and research teams, advising on emerging copyright challenges unique to frontier AI systems, and shaping Anthropic's public positions on copyright. Responsibilities include serving as the internal copyright expert, providing day‑to‑day guidance to product and engineering teams, monitoring developments, and engaging with external stakeholders. The position is hybrid, requiring presence in one of the San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington, D.C. offices at least three days per week.
IP Counsel, Copyright at Anthropic
Hybrid - San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York City, NY; Washington, DC
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USD 320,000 - 385,000
Requirements
Skills
- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
- Expertise in U.S. copyright law and its application to emerging technologies, with working knowledge of international copyright frameworks
- Creative problem‑solving approach with ability to translate complex legal concepts for technical teams
- Track record of thriving in fast‑paced environments, wearing multiple hats while balancing innovation with responsible risk management
- Exceptional communication skills with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration, particularly with technical and policy stakeholders
- At least 10 years of relevant legal experience advising on copyright issues for technology companies or AI/ML products (in‑house experience preferred)
- Demonstrated experience advising in‑house teams on machine learning development lifecycles, AI products, and the unique copyright challenges they present
- Passion for AI's potential while maintaining a realistic assessment of its risks, with a commitment to building ethical and trustworthy systems
Responsibilities
- Serve as an internal expert resource on copyright law for research, product, litigation, and policy stakeholders
- Advise in‑house legal teams on a range of copyright issues across model and product development and litigation
- Provide day‑to‑day copyright guidance to product, engineering, and safety teams on features, launches, and content policies
- Monitor and translate US and international copyright developments to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate on evolving and implementing Anthropic's global strategy on copyright issues, including monitoring, researching, and advising on emerging developments
- Help shape public positions and create advocacy materials on copyright issues
- Collaborate with fellow IP counsel and other in‑house legal teams and outside counsel on litigation and monitor copyright developments involving other organizations
- Engage with academics, industry groups, and other stakeholders to develop norms and best practices around copyright and AI
Technologies
AIMachine Learning
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