FIS · 22 hours ago
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
US GA ATL 201 STE 900
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFIS is a global leader in financial services technology, and they are seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to manage complex legal matters protecting their intellectual property assets. The role involves leading patent strategy, advising on AI-related legal issues, and providing practical legal advice to support innovation and governance practices.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Responsibilities
Direct, lead and refine the company’s patent strategy, ensuring alignment between innovation priorities and filing decisions
Identify patentable inventions through close collaboration with engineering, R&D, data science, and product teams
Lead and oversee partnerships with outside counsel for drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications
Build and manage a strategic patent portfolio covering emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, and advanced software platforms
Advise on AI intellectual property issues, governance structures, risk assessments, and documentation
Provide legal oversight on responsible AI practices, including data usage, algorithmic risk, model audits, and safety evaluations
Counsel product teams on integrating AI technologies in a compliant, responsible manner aligned with global legal and ethical standards
Counsel on issues involving patents, trade secrets, copyrights, open-source software, software licensing, and related litigation
Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging IP and AI legal issues, trends, and regulatory developments
Provide practical, solution-driven legal advice to executives and business colleagues
Support complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
7-15+ years of legal experience, with substantial focus on patent prosecution and patent portfolio strategy in a law firm or in-house environment
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent laws, AI-related legal frameworks, and emerging global regulatory trends
Experience advising on AI/ML compliance, or responsible technology frameworks
Preferred
Deep experience evaluating patentability, responding to office actions, and managing global patent filings
Expertise working with engineers, developers, and data scientists to translate complex innovations into protectable IP
Strong communication, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters and drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment
Experience counseling leadership within a large, matrixed organization
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO | FIS Automotive Market Partner
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
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