IP Attorney (AI)

TL;DR

IP Attorney (AI): Managing global patent portfolios and intellectual property strategy for a high-growth data platform with an accent on patent prosecution, litigation support, and AI-driven legal workflows. Focus on collaborating with engineering teams to protect key innovations and scaling the IP function in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Menlo Park, CA or Dublin, CA

Compensation: $177,000 – $232,000

Company

Snowflake is a cloud-based data platform powering the agentic enterprise through innovative AI-native solutions.

What you will do

• Manage the global patent portfolio, including prosecution strategy, outside counsel relationships, and budget.
• Lead internal patent programs, including inventor education and invention submission processes.
• Supervise outside counsel on patent drafting and prosecution while collaborating with engineering teams.
• Manage third-party IP disputes and litigation in partnership with the internal litigation team.
• Provide practical IP counseling to product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Implement AI tools and scalable processes to improve the efficiency of the legal function.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• 6+ years of relevant IP experience, including a mix of patent prosecution and litigation.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience managing patent portfolios and overseeing outside counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to implement AI tools to improve legal workflows.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into sound IP strategy.

Nice to have

• Experience with open source legal matters.
• Experience with trademark law.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact team with direct ownership of projects.
• Fast-paced, innovative environment focused on AI-native problem solving.
• Commitment to growth and professional development in adjacent legal areas.
• Collaborative culture that values low-ego individuals and experimental mindsets.