IP Legal Counsel
Last checked active on Jun 26, 2026.
Position Overview
Job Description
About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The role
Nebius Group is on the lookout for a talented Legal Counsel to join our IP&IT Lawย team. If you have at least 3 years of post-graduate experience in a legal firm or tech company and a passion for intellectual property and IT law, we want you to be part of our innovative team!ย
Your responsibilities will include:ย
As our Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in:ย
- Conducting legal reviews of license and SaaS agreements, including essential corporate software, as well as software integral to our core products.ย
- Collaborating with local andย commercialย lawyers to review IP terms in various agreements, including service and sales contracts.ย
- Managing IP outsourcing agreements with designers, photographers, and software developers, ensuring compliance and protecting our interests.ย
- Providing legal analysis and advice on a wide range of IP-related issues, helping to navigate complex legal landscapes.ย
- Addressingย open-sourceย matters, fromย license analysisย toย compliance implementation, while advising our business andย engineeringย teams on best practices.ย
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- Tackling other IP-related challenges as they arise, contributing to our strategic goals.ย
We expect you to have:ย
- A legal degree from a top-tier university in the EU or the US.ย
- A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience with legal firms or technology companies.ย
- Exceptional contract drafting and legal writing skills, along with strong communication and negotiation abilities.ย
- Proven experience with IP-related transactions, including software development commissioning, technology licensing, and trademark issues.ย
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Pay Transparency
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.
Base Compensation Range$170,700โ$213,300 USDBenefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
What's it like to work at Nebius:
Fast movingย - Bold thinkingย - Constant growthย - Meaningful impactย - Trust and real ownershipย - Opportunity to shape the future of AIย
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.ย
If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Compensation
โฌ170,700 - โฌ213,300/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Industry
Legal
Application Deadline
September 24, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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