# IP and Regulatory Counsel at Code Metal

- Company: Code Metal
- What the company does: Code Metal: Verifiable, AI-enabled code translation. For companies doing edge development, code portability, and code modernization across industries like automotive, defense, semiconductors, and aerospace. Speed time-to-market, meet safety and compliance... Backed by Accel.
- Company website: https://www.codemetal.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington DC Office
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $180K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/code-metal/4c02374d-030c-4759-81b9-0915aa8b3192?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/code-metal-ip-and-regulatory-counsel/

## About the role

This is a chance to be one of the first members of the legal team and to build Code Metal's intellectual property and regulatory function from the ground up. You'll report directly to the Head of Legal and work closely with Engineering, Product, Research, and Marketing teams. You'll protect what makes our technology valuable and keep it moving lawfully into the defense and national security environments that depend on it. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 4 to 8 years of relevant patent and trademark experience, ideally including both law firm and in house work. More senior candidates are encouraged to apply, the role may be scoped to experience
- Registration to practice before the USPTO. This role involves direct drafting and prosecution
- A degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field, plus demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting software or AI patent applications
- Experience with IP transactional work, including licensing, portfolio management, and diligence
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to give clear, timely guidance to engineers and business stakeholders
- A quick, independent learner able to contribute across a broad startup legal function, including topics that may be new to you, and to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at once

Tags: Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/code-metal-ip-and-regulatory-counsel/