# IP Counsel at Mariana Minerals

- Company: Mariana Minerals
- What the company does: Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Backed by Khosla and a16z.
- Company website: https://marianaminerals.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/f51ebce6-d8a3-4006-8962-656c9701d233?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-ip-counsel/

## About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Intellectual Property Counsel to join our growing legal team. This is a hands-on, generalist IP role for an attorney who wants to own the full range of intellectual property issues at a company building first-of-a-kind technology. You will report to the General Counsel and will be the primary legal resource on patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyright, domain names, open source, and the IP aspects of our commercial transactions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 6+ years of intellectual property experience (law firm and/or in-house), with breadth across patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright
- Demonstrated experience managing patent prosecution and portfolios, including working directly with inventors and directing outside counsel
- Experience drafting and negotiating IP-related commercial agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology and software agreements, and IP provisions in broader commercial contracts
- Technical fluency and the ability to engage deeply with engineers and scientists on complex processes, hardware, and software, translating technical detail into sound IP strategy
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to calibrate risk and translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders

Tags: Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mariana-minerals-ip-counsel/