b Overview /b p In this Lead Legal Counsel role, you shape Bumble’s global IP strategy and independently manage high-stakes IP matters across brands, products, and technology. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable innovation, ensure rights clearance, and protect our intellectual property, including emerging AI-related questions. You will lead complex enforcement, licensing, and portfolio management while guiding senior stakeholders with pragmatic, commercially-minded advice. This is a chance to influence how Bumble protects and monetizes its innovations at scale. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li annual personal learning development budget /li li Private Medical Insurance (PMI) /li li Private Dental Insurance /li li Babylon Health app /li li Mental health support /li li Enhanced parental leave, including maternity package highly competitive package? (as stated in ad; keep concise as text) origem? Well keep concise: Enhanced parental leave with competitive maternity package /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Define and execute global IP strategy aligning with business and product priorities /li li Own major IP matters: trademarks, copyright, patents, domain names, trade secrets and digital assets /li li Provide rights-clearance and IP guidance to cross-functional teams from concept to launch /li li Lead complex IP enforcement, dispute management, and evidence handling /li li Draft and negotiate IP licenses, assignments, merchandising, technology agreements, and partnerships /li li Advise on patent strategy, software development, OSS, and AI-related IP questions /li li Support due diligence for partnerships, investments, and acquisitions; develop playbooks and training /li li Provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders and adapt to evolving priorities /li li Utilize approved AI tools for research and knowledge management while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and responsible use /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, or equivalent in another European jurisdiction /li li 8+ years of experience in IP, with strong experience in consumer technology or complex businesses /li li Deep IP expertise across trademarks, copyright, licensing, portfolio management, and technology IP /li li Experience advising on software, digital content, AI, and emerging technologies; able to propose practical solutions /li li Strong drafting and negotiation skills for sophisticated IP and technology agreements /li li Collaborative, relationship-builder with senior stakeholders; proactive and accountable /li li Commercial pragmatism with excellent organizational and project-management abilities /li li Curiosity, courage, and excellence; comfortable using AI to enhance work with responsible judgment /li /ul ul li collaboration /li li strong commercial judgement /li li adaptability and agile mindset /li li trademarks /li li copyright /li li patents /li /ul
Lead Legal Counsel, IP employer: Bumble
Bumble is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for Senior ML Engineers passionate about AI and personalization. With a commitment to employee growth, Bumble offers mentorship opportunities and encourages continuous learning in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values curiosity and excellence, ensuring meaningful and rewarding careers.
