Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech): Developing and executing a global intellectual property and brand protection strategy, while supporting complex IP matters within commercial contracts with an accent on identifying, protecting, and leveraging innovations and brand assets. Focus on safeguarding the company’s brand integrity and reputation across all markets, while helping RSI address key commercial priorities.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with brands like BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com.

What you will do

• Define and drive a comprehensive global intellectual property strategy aligned with the company’s business, product, and brand objectives.
• Build, manage, and maintain a strategic international patent portfolio covering proprietary technologies in online sports betting, casino gaming, user experience, platform architecture, and related technologies.
• Develop and implement a global trademark and brand protection strategy aligned with the company’s business and market expansion plans.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on IP best practices and invention identification.
• Provide practical legal guidance on IP-related contract structure, risk allocation, licensing and brand protection, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other key commercial terms.
• Partner with procurement, product, technology, finance, and business teams to support efficient contract execution while protecting the company’s legal and business interests.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and admission to at least one state bar.
• 7+ years of intellectual property law experience, with a strong emphasis on patent work in software, gaming, or related technologies; prior in-house experience (2+ years) is a plus.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred; experience drafting patent applications is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing global patent portfolios and familiarity with managing trademark portfolios and brand assets.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly those involving technology, licensing, SaaS, or IP-related provisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role).
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere.