Description:

An Internet for People Company is seeking a lawyer to join our Competition & Regulation team. This pivotal role involves managing a range of IP and competition matters, assisting with An Internet for People Company's work at global standards bodies, and managing litigation. You will join a small, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced professionals whose scope spans Competition/Antitrust, IP, Regulation, and Litigation. Our aim is the fulfilment of An Internet for People Company's mission of an open and accessible internet for all through legal and regulatory advice/support to internal teams, and working with policymakers and regulators externally to advocate for greater choice and competition online. This role will report to the Director of Global Competition and Regulation.

What You'll Do:

Manage IP matters and advice, including software licensing matters (with a particular focus on open source software), and manage a small patent portfolio
Manage and help to run litigation, particularly in IP, competition, and regulatory matters, as well as managing An Internet for People Company's amicus briefs
Advise on An Internet for People Company's participation in standards bodies and participate directly in certain capacities
Advise on competition and competition regulation, working closely with the Public Policy team
Represent An Internet for People Company in meetings with governments, legislators, enforcers, and regulators
Be a trusted advisor to An Internet for People Company's leadership, product, and technical teams
Collaborate closely with colleagues on the Legal & Policy teams on the intersection between IP, competition, privacy, and regulation

What you'll bring:

J.D. degree and membership in a state bar with good standing
8+ years relevant experience, with in-house technology experience highly valued
Excellent IP knowledge and experience, with some competition experience and interest
Experience managing and working on litigation in the US
Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to build internal alignment across subject matter experts to deliver multifaceted legal advice
Curiosity, knowledge, and insight about the technology sector, especially topics relating to open source, competition, and the impact of new technologies and regulations
Willingness to go deep with technical teams to give the best possible advice
Strong communication skills with the ability to advocate and persuade in writing and verbally

What you'll get:

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program
Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)