IP/Product Counsel

What You'll Do: Own and grow Chainguard's international IP portfolio; Lead IP enforcement efforts, including cease-and-desist actions involving customers or competitors who violate our licensing terms; Serve as a go-to legal resource for open source licensing questions from engineering; Advise product teams on licensing, IP, and terms of service considerations across multiple concurrent product and feature launches; Draft and review product terms and terms of service for new launches; Advise on licensing considerations in partner and joint development agreements; Partner with product and engineering teams early in the development process to identify and address legal considerations before launch; and Build scalable IP processes, templates, and resources as the function grows

What We're Looking For: 5+ years of legal experience with a strong foundation in IP law, including trademark and copyright; patent experience is a plus Strong knowledge of open source licensing is highly valued, as these questions come up regularly in

the role Experience advising on product launches, product roadmaps, product terms, or terms of service is a plus, but not required Strong IP experience can outweigh lighter product counsel experience Comfort working both proactively to build and protect the company's IP and reactively when enforcement is required This is an individual contributor role today with the opportunity to grow into leading the function over time Why This Role: Chainguard recently experienced the busiest product launch stretch in company history. The pace isn't slowing down, and neither are the IP and licensing questions that come with it. This role will sit at the center of that work. You'll help build the protections around what we're creating, handle disputes when they arise, and partner directly with product and engineering teams before they ship. As Chainguard continues to scale, so will this function. For the right person, there's a real opportunity to shape how we approach IP and product counsel and potentially build and lead a team over time. Base Salary Range $200,000 — $225,000 USD

About Us We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed — We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action — We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don't take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) — We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions — We're transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the

benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all

requirements, please apply. We're building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring "Chainguardians" with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard's Global Candidate Privacy Notice . ©2026 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

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