Interim Deputy General Counsel, Innovation & Product
confidentialChicago (IL)
Interim Deputy General Counsel, Innovation & Product
Posted today
confidentialChicago (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Interim Deputy General Counsel, Innovation & Product
About the Company:
A global provider of professional software, technology, and information solutions Industry
Computer Software Type
Privately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead its Innovation and Product legal function and guide a team of legal professionals. The role oversees complex legal, compliance, and transactional matters while shaping intellectual property strategy and advising on product development and innovation. Responsibilities include partnering with product, engineering, and marketing teams; managing internal and external legal resources; and advising on patents, AI and data ethics, open-source software, licensing, acquisitions, and litigation. The successful candidate will identify legal and regulatory risks, develop practical mitigation strategies, and provide coordinated business counsel. Candidates must hold a law degree and be authorized to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction, with substantial post-qualification experience focused on patent law. Required expertise includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preparing patent opinions, managing intellectual property portfolios, and negotiating commercial agreements. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop legal professionals, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across a complex organization is essential. Strong strategic, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are also required; in-house product and intellectual property leadership experience or a technical background is preferred. Hiring Manager Title
Chief Legal Officer FunctionsLegal
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