Deputy General Counsel, Product and IP @ Tools for Humanity

Building a Human Layer for the AI-Driven Internet

Enabling Trusted Identity and Privacy at Global Scale

Tools for Humanity (TFH) is seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Product & Intellectual Property to lead and scale its global product counseling and IP legal functions. This senior role sits at the intersection of emerging legal and technological challenges, including digital identity, biometrics, blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, privacy-preserving technologies, and the evolving relationship between AI and human verification.

As the senior legal advisor to product, engineering, AI, and security teams, the Deputy General Counsel will guide the company through the full product lifecycle—enabling rapid innovation while managing legal, regulatory, safety, and reputational risks. The role also oversees TFH’s global intellectual property strategy, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, open source, and IP risk management.

Key responsibilities include advising on complex legal and regulatory issues, partnering with technical leaders to assess and mitigate risk, and developing scalable approaches for global product launches. The Deputy General Counsel will lead the company’s IP strategy, manage risk assessments and disputes, and build internal processes for invention capture and compliance. Leadership of a high-performing global legal function, mentorship of attorneys, and cross-functional collaboration are central to the role.

The ideal candidate brings 10–20+ years of experience as a product, technology, or IP attorney in both law firm and senior in-house roles, with a strong background in intellectual property and experience supporting globally distributed, highly regulated technology products. Technical fluency, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments are essential. A Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school and U.S. state bar membership are required.

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