# IP Counsel

**Company:** [ElevenLabs](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/elevenlabs)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** intellectual property, copyright law, trade secrets, licensing agreements, Generative AI, trademark, rights of publicity, ip risk management, Contract Negotiation, legal drafting
**Posted:** 2026-07-16

> IP Counsel advising on copyright, licensing, and IP strategy for generative AI audio/voice models at ElevenLabs. Counsel cross-functional teams on IP risks in model development, negotiate complex licensing deals, and build IP protection frameworks. Requires 6+ years IP experience and strong command of generative AI IP issues.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Partner closely with product, engineering, research, and commercial teams on intellectual property issues, including copyright, rights of publicity, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Counsel on IP risk in model development and outputs.
- Structure and negotiate licensing deals across platforms.
- Help build frameworks that protect and extend ElevenLabs' IP position as the company scales.
- Advise on copyright law, content licensing, and IP strategy for generative AI.

## Requirements
- JD with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or law degree and qualification to practice law in the U.K.
- 6+ years of experience advising on intellectual property issues, including copyright and/or trade secrets.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex IP-related transactions, including licensing agreements.
- Strong command of the IP issues unique to generative AI companies.
- Excellent business judgment, writing skills, and attention to detail.
- Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment.
- Curious about the future of AI and emerging technologies.
- Strong sense of ownership with enthusiasm for applying legal expertise in a cutting-edge, global company.
- Experienced in navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments, with the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed, timely decisions.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global colleagues, as well as working with outside counsel across jurisdictions.
- Proactive, business-minded, and committed to delivering practical solutions that support both compliance and company success.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with content distribution and licensing in the media, entertainment, music, or publishing industries.
- Experience managing IP risk in a software development environment.
- Law firm and in-house experience.

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