# IP Counsel at Veracyte

- Company: Veracyte
- What the company does: Veracyte serves as an ally in the race against cancer, providing clinicians and patients with molecular tests that reveal key insights into tumor biology. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: http://www.veracyte.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $221K to $253K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://veracyte.com/job-detail?gh_jid=5280131007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/veracyte-ip-counsel/

## About the role

Drive freedom-to-operate and invalidity analyses to identify and mitigate IP risks throughout Veracyte products lifecycle and for strategic business initiatives. Facilitate review, negotiations, and drafting of research collaboration, material transfer, technology evaluation, data use, licensing, and other agreements with substantial IP components. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- J.D. or equivalent law degree with active bar membership
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including substantive work in life sciences IP (diagnostics, biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, genomics, or related life sciences fields)
- Demonstrated experience conducting and advising on freedom-to-operate and invalidity analyses—and ability to assess complex legal risks and develop practical, solution-oriented business recommendations
- Experience and interest in growing skills in transactional practice involving complex agreements with IP components. Interest in patent prosecution support is welcomed
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Tags: Legal

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