Legal Lead (IP)

TL;DR

Legal Lead (IP): Leading IP and competitive legal strategy for a digital product portfolio with an accent on intellectual property enforcement and market monitoring. Focus on executing takedown processes, designing legal leverage against competitors, and embedding IP protection into product development.

Location: Remote (Must be located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET)

Company

hirify.global is a tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products across health, education, and entertainment industries.

What you will do

• Enforce and defend IP and trademark rights across apps, websites, funnels, and visual identity.
• Detect and assess infringements, imitation patterns, and borderline practices in digital markets.
• Lead takedown processes, cease-and-desist actions, and platform complaints for rapid outcomes.
• Develop legal strategies that materially restrict the ability of infringing competitors to operate.
• Monitor digital ecosystems to identify emerging risks and opportunities for legal leverage.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams to ensure IP protection is embedded early in development.

Requirements

• Strong background in intellectual property and trademark law, ideally within tech or mobile apps.
• Proven experience in IP enforcement, takedowns, and cross-platform complaints.
• Ability to translate complex legal frameworks into practical business strategy.
• English: Excellent written and spoken proficiency (C1+) required.
• Location: Must be located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.
• Capacity to operate autonomously with high discretion in fast-moving environments.

Nice to have

• Experience working with international markets and cross-border enforcement.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Paid national holidays.
• Company-provided MacBook.
• Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement offering autonomy and tax advantages.

Hiring process

• Application review (typically 3-5 days).
• Recruiter screening (40 minutes).
• Technical interview (60 minutes).