ŌURA · 7 hours ago
Associate General Counsel, Senior Director of IP
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expŌURA is a category-defining consumer technology company focused on empowering individuals to understand and improve their health. They are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Senior Director of Intellectual Property to lead the IP function, manage the global IP portfolio, and ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day management of Oura’s global patent portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Oversee invention harvesting, disclosure review, filing decisions, and prosecution strategy with outside counsel
Drive high-quality collaboration between legal, engineering, science, and product teams
Support M&A teams in IP diligence and valuation for new company targets
Manage IP litigation, enforcement, and dispute resolution matters in coordination with senior leadership and outside counsel
Support enforcement and licensing initiatives
Ensure consistent, disciplined approaches to enforcement across jurisdictions
Oversee execution of trademark and copyright strategies, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement
Partner with marketing and brand teams to support product launches and growth while managing IP risk
Lead invention programs, invention harvesting sessions, and company-wide innovation initiatives (e.g., hack-weeks)
Promote IP awareness and best practices through education and practical guidance for internal teams
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed IP team
Manage outside counsel relationships, budgets, and performance
Build scalable IP operations, processes, and reporting to support growth
Qualification
Required
10-15+ years of intellectual property experience, including significant in-house or top-tier law firm experience supporting technology companies
JD from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Registration to practice before the USPTO
Deep experience with patent prosecution strategy and IP litigation management
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set strategy, and partner cross-functionally with technical and business leaders
Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Technical degree in engineering or a related scientific field relevant to wearable technology, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or materials science
Experience in wearables, consumer electronics, medical devices, or data-driven technology
Experience with global IP portfolios and international enforcement
Experience building or scaling IP functions at growth-stage or category-leading companies
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave
Company
ŌURA
Oura is an award-winning, fast-growing startup that helps people get up close and personal with their health.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Hale
Chief Executive Officer
Sean Brecker
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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