Intellectual Property Lawyer

ABOUT US Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/ ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a highly strategic and proactive legal professional to join our team and lead IP and competitive legal strategy across our digital product portfolio. This role goes beyond traditional legal protection or reactive enforcement. You will use legal frameworks as a strategic instrument - protecting our assets, actively monitoring the market, and applying lawful pressure where necessary to safeguard our competitive position. You will operate with high autonomy and discretion, partnering closely with leadership to identify risks, enforce rights, and build strong legal leverage in dynamic digital markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Enforce and defend intellectual property and trademark rights across apps, websites, funnels, creatives, naming, and visual identity. - Proactively detect, document, and assess infringements, imitation patterns, and borderline practices designed to piggyback on our products. - Lead takedown processes, cease-and-desist actions, platform complaints, and related enforcement mechanisms with a strong focus on speed and tangible outcomes. - Develop legal positions and strategies that not only stand formally, but materially restrict infringing competitors’ ability to operate. - Design and execute structured legal enforcement strategies that increase the cost of non-compliance for bad-faith actors. - Continuously monitor the market and digital ecosystems to identify emerging risks and opportunities for legal leverage. - Collaborate with product, marketing, and executive teams to ensure IP protection is embedded early in brand, naming, and product development decisions. - Manage external counsel when necessary while maintaining strategic ownership internally. QUALIFICATIONS - Strong background in intellectual property and trademark law, ideally within tech, digital products, mobile apps, or e-commerce. - Proven experience in IP enforcement, takedowns, disputes, and cross-platform complaints (e.g., app stores, hosting providers, ad platforms). - Demonstrated ability to translate legal frameworks into practical business strategy. - Tactical, resourceful mindset with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. - Comfortable operating autonomously in fast-moving environments. - High level of discretion and sound professional judgment. - Excellent written and spoken English. - Experience working with international markets and cross-border enforcement is a strong advantage. LOCATION Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours. BENEFITS Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer: - Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance. - Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days. - Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge. - Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them. - Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tzxGX4Uu7Ts_HCLFXESKLnKaaBfVCPf1f9AYZPrkjJM/preview?tab=t.0 Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth! INTERVIEW PROCESS After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps: - Recruiter Screening (40 minutes) - Final Interview (60 minutes) LIFE AT RUBY LABS At Ruby Labs, we move fast, aim high, and expect the same from our team. We’re not here to play small- we’re here to build, grow, and win. That means we look for people who are ambitious, driven, and ready to give their best every single day. This is a place for individuals who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and see opportunity in every obstacle. If you’re hungry to achieve, motivated by impact, and want to grow at the speed of your own ambition, Ruby Labs offers the platform to make it happen. Here, effort is matched with reward. We recognize those who go all in and deliver results, and we create space for people who want more- more responsibility, more growth, and more success. #LI-Remote