IP Counsel (Litigation & Licensing)

This role is remote, so it can be executed across the US. If you prefer, you can work from our offices in New York.

About ElevenLabs 

At ElevenLabs, we are pioneering voice technology with our cutting-edge research and products. 

We launched in January 2023 and have since reached over 1 million users globally and have partnered with the world’s biggest names (see customer stories). We have closed our Series-B funding at 1.1B valuation earlier this year and are backed by the leading names in tech and AI (Nat Fridman, Daniel Gross, Andreessen Horowitz, Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger, Oculus VR co-founder Brendan Iribe, Deepmind & Inflection co-founder Mustafa Suleyman, and many others). 

We are at an exciting phase of our growth and innovation and are looking for ambitious people to help us further push the boundaries of voice AI. This is a rare chance to be an early member of a company on the rise. If this excites you, we want to meet you! 

Who we are

A global team of passionate and innovative individuals united by curiosity and a shared goal: to be the first choice for AI audio solutions. Together, we are shaping a new technology and market from the ground up. We innovate quickly and take pride in getting things right, from the big picture initiatives to the details that keep us moving smoothly every day. We work with high autonomy and accountability where the best idea wins at any time and from anyone. 

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced IP Counsel to join our Legal Team.  In this role, you will lead the company’s IP litigation work, and will provide legal and strategic guidance on IP issues in the transactional context – especially in connection with licensing agreements.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the company lead on all IP litigation matters, working across ElevenLabs and with outside counsel to manage all stages of disputes, both in and out of court.

• Draft, negotiate, and close complex IP-related transactions, including licensing, joint-development, partnerships, and acquisitions.

• Identify and address IP and other legal risks associated with our advanced technologies, and work cross-functionally to implement effective risk mitigation strategies. 

• Oversee and manage our intellectual property portfolio.

• Develop and apply deep expertise in the evolving landscape of IP case law, statutes, and regulations that impact generative AI companies.

• Contribute actively to the Legal Team’s efforts to scale our litigation and transactional functions, while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.

Who you are

We're looking for exceptional individuals who combine technical excellence with ethical awareness, who are excited by hard problems and motivated by human impact. You’ll strive with us if you: 

• Are passionate about audio AI driven by a desire to make content universally accessible and breaking the frontiers of new tech.  

• Are a highly motivated and driven individual with a strong work ethic. Our team is aware of this critical moment of audio AI evolution and is committed to going the extra mile to lead. 

• Are analytical, efficient, and strive on solving complex challenges with a first principles mindset. 

• Consistently strive for excellence, delivering high-quality work quickly and exceeding expectations.

• Take initiative and work autonomously from day one, prioritizing learning and contribution while leaving ego aside.

What you bring

• JD with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (New York preferred).

• 7+ years of IP knowledge and skills, preferably developed in both law firm and in-house roles. 

• Experience with the unique IP issues faced by AI and other emerging tech companies. 

• Proven track record of managing complex IP litigation matters. 

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex IP-related transactions, including licensing agreements.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills to support cross-functional teams, as well as to engage with external partners.

What we offer

• High-velocity innovation: Rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy.

• A truly global team: Collaboration with teammates across 30+ countries, a global customer footprint and office hubs in New York, London and Warsaw. Annual company offsite for the whole team to get together (the last one in Croatia!) 

• Remote first: We prioritize your talent, not your location, with structured asynchronous workflows for maximum impact and minimal meetings.

• Continuous growth: Collaborate with AI leaders, shape your path, and contribute where you excel most.

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