Senior Legal Counsel (IP/AI)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (IP/AI): Leading the intellectual property portfolio and legal support for AI-driven product initiatives across a global wellness ecosystem with an accent on AI governance and IP enforcement. Focus on implementing the EU AI Act, managing global IP assets, and ensuring algorithmic transparency.

Location: Must be based in Ukraine, Cyprus, or Poland; company also maintains hubs in Spain and the UK.

Company

Global wellness company with 25.5 million users and a suite of innovative apps including Muscle Booster, Yoga-Go, and WalkFit.

What you will do

• Own and manage the global IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents across US, EU, and UK markets.
• Lead legal reviews for AI-powered features, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act, GDPR, and US state-level legislation.
• Act as the first responder for IP disputes, assessing cease-and-desist letters and coordinating with external counsel.
• Conduct IP clearance reviews for new product features, creative assets, and marketing campaigns.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Growth teams to integrate legal reviews into development workflows.
• Advise on licensing and content partnership agreements involving AI and IP rights.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in IP and technology law.
• Demonstrable experience in AI governance, specifically regarding EU AI Act risk classification and algorithmic transparency.
• Deep working knowledge of EU and US IP frameworks (trademarks, copyright, trade secrets).
• Proven track record of managing IP disputes and litigation risk.
• Experience working with digital consumer products, such as app-based businesses or health/wellness tech.
• Fluent English proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Experience in patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in an additional European language.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture that champions both personal and professional growth.
• Empowered environment where team members are encouraged to lead by example.
• Results-driven approach focusing on creating meaningful outcomes for millions of users.
• Remote-friendly team structure.

Hiring process

• Recruiter call.
• Meeting with the hiring manager.
• Skills assessment.
• Interview with the leadership team.