IP Legal Counsel

at Nebius
USD 170,700-213,300 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Machine Learning

Required Skills & Competences

Software Development @ 3 Communication @ 6 Networking @ 3 Compliance @ 3 GPU @ 3 AI @ 3

Details

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. The team includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

Nebius Group is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the IP & IT Law team. The role is suited for candidates with at least 3 years of post-graduate experience in a legal firm or technology company and a strong interest in intellectual property and IT law.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal reviews of license and SaaS agreements, including corporate software and software integral to core products.
  • Collaborate with local and commercial lawyers to review IP terms in various agreements (service and sales contracts).
  • Manage IP outsourcing agreements with designers, photographers, and software developers, ensuring compliance and protection of Nebius' interests.
  • Provide legal analysis and advice on a wide range of IP-related issues.
  • Address open-source matters, from license analysis to compliance implementation, and advise business and engineering teams on best practices.
  • Tackle other IP-related challenges as they arise and contribute to strategic goals.

Requirements

  • A legal degree from a top-tier university in the EU or the US.
  • Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience with legal firms or technology companies.
  • Proven experience with IP-related transactions, including software development commissioning, technology licensing, and trademark issues.
  • Exceptional contract drafting and legal writing skills.
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Experience advising engineering and business teams on IP and open-source/licensing matters.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation range: $170,700 — $213,300 USD (actual compensation determined by experience, skills, qualifications, level hired, and geographic location).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth and learning opportunities
  • Flexibility and ownership
  • Collaborative and innovative culture
  • Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
  • International environment and talented teams

Equal Opportunity & Work Authorization

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.