Senior Technology Counsel

Overview

Under general direction of the Deputy General Counsel/Assistant General Counsels, manages a technically specialized unit within the Legal Department. Provides legal advice and carries out actions which have an impact upon the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the company while maintaining high standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, draft, and negotiate complex enterprise technology transactions, including cloud (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) MSAs, software licensing and ELAs, professional services, SOWs, SLAs, evaluation and beta agreements, OEM/reseller/partner and marketplace agreements, outsourcing and managed services.
• Structure data and AI-related terms, including data rights and usage, model training rights and restrictions, output ownership, confidentiality, security, and IP indemnities.
• Own data processing and security agreements/addenda and coordinate with our Privacy team and Company security standards.
• Build and maintain best-in-class templates, fallback positions, clause libraries, and playbooks; drive negotiation efficiency with clear risk frameworks.

Patents and Innovation

• Manage the patent portfolio including outside counsel oversight, and budgets.
• Advise on open source implications, trade secrets protection, technology landscaping, and competitive IP strategy.
• Support IP issues in commercial deals and corporate transactions, including licensing, joint development, and M&A diligence and integration related to Transitional Service Agreements.

AI and Emerging Technologies

• Advise on AI/ML product development, and responsible AI governance, (training data rights, safety, bias, transparency, output/IP risks, attribution).
• Draft and negotiate AI-specific contractual provisions with vendors and customers; assess and operationalize evolving AI regulations and standards.

Cybersecurity, Data, and Privacy

• Counsel on cybersecurity requirements, incident response readiness, breach notification, and security audits; negotiate security addenda aligned to SOC 2, ISO 27001, and industry frameworks.
• Support information governance, data retention, and vendor risk management.

Trademarks and Brand Protection

• Lead trademark clearance, filing, prosecution, portfolio management, and renewals globally with assistance of outside counsel.
• Manage enforcement, oppositions, UDRP/domain name strategy, brand usage guidelines, and social media and marketing reviews.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders, translating complex risk into pragmatic, business-forward solutions.

Qualifications

• Requirements include excellent analytic, legal writing and communication skills, familiarity with corporate operations and SBU objectives and demonstrated ability to interact with Company personnel as well as outside counsel and representatives of other companies and adversaries
• Requires expert knowledge of a specialized area of law
• Completion of law school with a JD or LLB degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required
• Generally requires at least 10 years' experience as a practicing attorney

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal
• Industries
• Insurance

Pay and Benefits

The Base pay range is $193,000.00/yr - $348,000.00/yr. The range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Notices: California; Los Angeles Incorporated; Los Angeles Unincorporated; Philadelphia; San Francisco.