{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"29f32b11a77ae91deeefae5f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29f32b11a77ae91deeefae5f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29f32b11a77ae91deeefae5f","title":"Assistant General Counsel, IP Strategy (Remote)","description":"As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.\n\nAbout the Role:\nCrowdStrike is seeking an AI-forward patent prosecution leader to guide global IP strategy for its cloud-native cybersecurity platform. Reporting to the VP of Legal, you will lead a team that partners closely with our technical leaders to identify mission-critical innovations, strengthen the company's global patent portfolio, oversee broader IP assets, and modernize IP operations through responsible use of AI.\n\nThis is a prosecution-centered role. The focus is on building and protecting CrowdStrike's global IP\nportfolio. You will identify what to protect, determine how to protect it, and execute a global prosecution strategy that reflects both the speed of our innovation and the realities of the competitive landscape.You'll also be expected to continue championing the IP function’s new operating model—where AI is a core tool, not an afterthought. We need someone who is genuinely immersed in AI and excited to use it to expand what this team can do.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nIP Portfolio Strategy\n\nDevelop and manage a global patent prosecution strategy aligned with product roadmap and market indicators.\nIdentify mission-critical innovations across CrowdStrike's products and technology in partnership with Product and Engineering.\nMake strategic filing, continuation, and abandonment decisions based on business value,\ncompetitive landscape, and jurisdictional priorities.\nUse portfolio analytics, competitive intelligence, prosecution data, and business metrics to identify coverage gaps, evaluate portfolio strength, guide investment decisions, and communicate IP performance and priorities to senior leadership.\nManage CrowdStrike's global trademark portfolio, including filing, prosecution, and maintenance across relevant jurisdictions.\nOversee trademark clearance processes for new product names, features, campaign terms, and brand extensions—coordinating with Marketing, Product, and outside trademark counsel.\nManage trademark renewals, watch services, and opposition or cancellation proceedings, working with outside specialists.\nAdvise on copyright ownership, registration, and protection for CrowdStrike's software, research publications, technical documentation, and other content assets.\nDevelop and maintain copyright policies covering employee-created works, contractor\ncontributions, open-source usage, and third-party content.\nProvide strategic advice on trade secret protection.\nSupport IP licensing, negotiations, M&A activities, third-party demands, and patent analyses.\nManage outside patent counsel to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective work product.\nActively manage patent and trademark dockets, budgets, and outside spend. AI-Enabled Operations\nEvaluate, implement, and govern AI-enabled workflows across the IP function—including invention disclosure intake, prior art review, office action summarization, portfolio analytics, outside counsel review, and budget analysis.\nDrive responsible AI adoption across the team with appropriate quality controls, confidentiality safeguards, and attorney oversight.\nTrain internal teams and outside counsel on acceptable AI use in IP workflows.\nMeasure and improve the team's operating leverage through AI and automation.\n\nWhat You'll Need:\n\nJ.D. and active bar membership in the state where you live, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel; admitted to practice before the USPTO.\n15+ years of relevant IP experience, including team management.\nExtensive experience identifying, prosecuting, and procuring patentable technologies in software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity and/or AI.\nExpertise managing global patent portfolios, including jurisdictional filing strategy and decisions on continuation, abandonment, and maintenance.\nExperience in trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.\nDemonstrated AI fluency: able to identify, implement, and govern practical AI use cases in legal and IP workflows, not just acknowledge AI's potential.\nProven ability to manage significant budgets effectively.\nTeam-oriented, detail-oriented, and operationally rigorous.\nProven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows\nand processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.\n\nBonus Points:\n\nExperience with cybersecurity software and SaaS technologies.\nEngineering or computer science background.\nExperience supporting IP licensing, M&A, and/or open so.\n\n#LI-Remote\n\n#LI-SC1\n\nBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:\n\nMarket leader in compensation and equity awards\n\nComprehensive physical and mental wellness programs\n\nCompetitive vacation and holidays for recharge\n\nPaid parental and adoption leaves\n\nProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role\n\nEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections\n\nVibrant office culture with world class amenities\n\nGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globe\n\nCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.\n\nCrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions-including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs-on valid job requirements.\n\nIf you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.\n\nFind out more about your rights as an applicant.\n\nCrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.\n\nNotice of E-Verify Participation\n\nRight to Work\n\nCrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $210,000 - $300,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.\n\nFor detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.\n\nExpected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-05-2026","company":"CrowdStrike","rawCompany":"crowdstrike","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T08:58:39.002Z","occupations":[{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"},{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"},{"code":"23-2099.00","title":"Legal Support Workers, All Other","slug":"legal-support-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"533110","title":"Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)","slug":"lessors-of-nonfinancial-intangible-assets-except-copyrighted-works"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant General Counsel, IP Strategy (Remote)","description":"As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. 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We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.\n\nAbout the Role:\nCrowdStrike is seeking an AI-forward patent prosecution leader to guide global IP strategy for its cloud-native cybersecurity platform. Reporting to the VP of Legal, you will lead a team that partners closely with our technical leaders to identify mission-critical innovations, strengthen the company's global patent portfolio, oversee broader IP assets, and modernize IP operations through responsible use of AI.\n\nThis is a prosecution-centered role. The focus is on building and protecting CrowdStrike's global IP\nportfolio. You will identify what to protect, determine how to protect it, and execute a global prosecution strategy that reflects both the speed of our innovation and the realities of the competitive landscape.You'll also be expected to continue championing the IP function’s new operating model—where AI is a core tool, not an afterthought. We need someone who is genuinely immersed in AI and excited to use it to expand what this team can do.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nIP Portfolio Strategy\n\nDevelop and manage a global patent prosecution strategy aligned with product roadmap and market indicators.\nIdentify mission-critical innovations across CrowdStrike's products and technology in partnership with Product and Engineering.\nMake strategic filing, continuation, and abandonment decisions based on business value,\ncompetitive landscape, and jurisdictional priorities.\nUse portfolio analytics, competitive intelligence, prosecution data, and business metrics to identify coverage gaps, evaluate portfolio strength, guide investment decisions, and communicate IP performance and priorities to senior leadership.\nManage CrowdStrike's global trademark portfolio, including filing, prosecution, and maintenance across relevant jurisdictions.\nOversee trademark clearance processes for new product names, features, campaign terms, and brand extensions—coordinating with Marketing, Product, and outside trademark counsel.\nManage trademark renewals, watch services, and opposition or cancellation proceedings, working with outside specialists.\nAdvise on copyright ownership, registration, and protection for CrowdStrike's software, research publications, technical documentation, and other content assets.\nDevelop and maintain copyright policies covering employee-created works, contractor\ncontributions, open-source usage, and third-party content.\nProvide strategic advice on trade secret protection.\nSupport IP licensing, negotiations, M&A activities, third-party demands, and patent analyses.\nManage outside patent counsel to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective work product.\nActively manage patent and trademark dockets, budgets, and outside spend. AI-Enabled Operations\nEvaluate, implement, and govern AI-enabled workflows across the IP function—including invention disclosure intake, prior art review, office action summarization, portfolio analytics, outside counsel review, and budget analysis.\nDrive responsible AI adoption across the team with appropriate quality controls, confidentiality safeguards, and attorney oversight.\nTrain internal teams and outside counsel on acceptable AI use in IP workflows.\nMeasure and improve the team's operating leverage through AI and automation.\n\nWhat You'll Need:\n\nJ.D. and active bar membership in the state where you live, with eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel; admitted to practice before the USPTO.\n15+ years of relevant IP experience, including team management.\nExtensive experience identifying, prosecuting, and procuring patentable technologies in software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity and/or AI.\nExpertise managing global patent portfolios, including jurisdictional filing strategy and decisions on continuation, abandonment, and maintenance.\nExperience in trademark, copyright, and trade secret law.\nDemonstrated AI fluency: able to identify, implement, and govern practical AI use cases in legal and IP workflows, not just acknowledge AI's potential.\nProven ability to manage significant budgets effectively.\nTeam-oriented, detail-oriented, and operationally rigorous.\nProven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows\nand processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.\n\nBonus Points:\n\nExperience with cybersecurity software and SaaS technologies.\nEngineering or computer science background.\nExperience supporting IP licensing, M&A, and/or open so.\n\n#LI-Remote\n\n#LI-SC1\n\nBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:\n\nMarket leader in compensation and equity awards\n\nComprehensive physical and mental wellness programs\n\nCompetitive vacation and holidays for recharge\n\nPaid parental and adoption leaves\n\nProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role\n\nEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections\n\nVibrant office culture with world class amenities\n\nGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globe\n\nCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.\n\nCrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions-including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs-on valid job requirements.\n\nIf you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.\n\nFind out more about your rights as an applicant.\n\nCrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.\n\nNotice of E-Verify Participation\n\nRight to Work\n\nCrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. 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