[Remote] Intellectual Property Counsel at Vanta

United States

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$145,000 – $170,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaS, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and U.S.-qualified
4+ years of combined experience at a law firm counseling high-growth SaaS/tech companies on IP matters and/or working in-house at a SaaS company as an IP counsel
Experience in one or more of the following areas: patent portfolio management and enforcement, trademarks, IP-focused product counseling and support
Ability to manage, organize, and complete multiple tasks and priorities and work effectively across organizational and functional lines
Business oriented and pragmatic, with the ability to breakdown legal concepts in plain language to non-lawyers
Exemplary client management skills, instilling confidence and building trust with team members across all organizational levels
Display outstanding judgment, flexibility, and analytical ability to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve issues
Curiosity about AI tools and technologies, with a drive to learn more about and use them to enhance how we support our business partners

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams to strategically manage and grow Vanta’s patent portfolio, working with outside counsel
Counsel product teams on new feature development and release, including advising on IP as well as other general compliance issues related to SaaS products
Provide guidance to Legal and other teams on in-bound licensed intellectual property
Partner with Vanta’s rapidly growing marketing team to protect Vanta’s trademarks, and support them on product and corporate marketing efforts
Advise other legal and cross-functional teams on matters regarding Vanta’s IP strategy
Work on Vanta’s IP and domain name portfolio management and enforcement
Expand or gain experience in privacy program management
Support the Legal team on other Product, Privacy, and IP initiatives as needed (or based on interest)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Intellectual Property LawPatentsTrademarksIP Portfolio ManagementSaaS ComplianceProduct CounselingPrivacy LawDomain Name ManagementTechnology AgreementsLegal Counseling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Intellectual Property Counsel position?

The salary range is $145K - $170K.

Is this role remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What experience and qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need a JD from an accredited law school and U.S. qualification, plus 4+ years of combined experience at a law firm counseling high-growth SaaS/tech companies on IP matters or in-house at a SaaS company as IP counsel. Experience in patent portfolio management and enforcement, trademarks, or IP-focused product counseling is required.

What is the company culture like at Vanta?

Vanta has a kind and talented team, with many successful employees lacking prior security experience.

What makes a candidate successful in this Intellectual Property Counsel role?

Successful candidates are business-oriented and pragmatic, able to break down legal concepts in plain language, with exemplary client management skills, outstanding judgment, flexibility, analytical ability, and curiosity about AI tools.

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$343.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage

Flexible & Remote Work

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness

401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.

Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.

Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.

The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.

Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.

Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.

Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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