Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rush Street Interactive is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with various brands. The Senior Legal Counsel, IP will be responsible for developing and executing a global intellectual property strategy, managing patent and trademark portfolios, and providing legal guidance on IP-related commercial contracts.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive a comprehensive global intellectual property strategy aligned with the company’s business, product, and brand objectives, with an emphasis on patent protection. Establish priorities and frameworks for protecting innovations and brand assets across jurisdictions, ensuring a coordinated and scalable approach. Advise senior leadership on IP and brand-related risks, opportunities, and strategic investments, including portfolio expansion and competitive positioning
- Develop and implement a global patent strategy aligned with the company’s business and technology roadmap. Build, manage, and maintain a strategic international patent portfolio covering proprietary technologies in online sports betting, casino gaming, user experience, platform architecture, and related technologies. Partner with R&D, product, and engineering teams to support invention identification, evaluation, and protection across key jurisdictions. Oversee patent prosecution and portfolio lifecycle management, including coordinating with domestic and international outside counsel. Monitor and assess risks and opportunities related to the company’s patent portfolio, supporting strategic decision-making and alignment with business objectives
- Develop and implement a global trademark and brand protection strategy aligned with the company’s business and market expansion plans. Partner with marketing, product, and regional teams to support brand development, launches, and campaigns, ensuring appropriate protection and consistent use of brand assets
- Educate and train internal stakeholders (e.g., product, engineering, marketing) on IP best practices and invention identification. Foster a culture of innovation and IP awareness across departments and geographies
- Monitor industry trends, competitor portfolios, and emerging technologies globally to identify opportunities and potential risks. Conduct IP landscape analyses and freedom-to-operate assessments in key markets
- Assist with IP enforcement, licensing, and litigation strategy. Partner with business and technical teams to anticipate and manage IP challenges while supporting responsible innovation and market readiness
- Provide practical legal guidance on IP-related contract structure, risk allocation, licensing and brand protection, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other key commercial terms. Partner with procurement, product, technology, finance, and business teams to support efficient contract execution while protecting the company’s legal and business interests. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks in IP licensing arrangements
Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Admission to at least one state bar
- 7+ years of intellectual property law experience, with a strong emphasis on patent work in software, gaming, or related technologies
- Demonstrated experience managing global patent portfolios
- Familiarity with managing trademark portfolios and brand assets
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly those involving technology, licensing, SaaS, or IP-related provisions
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams across global operations to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally
- Prior in-house experience (2+ years) is a plus
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred
- Experience drafting patent applications is a plus
- Familiarity with online gaming, mobile platforms, and/or sports betting technologies
- Experience developing and managing patent portfolios in a technology or gaming environment is preferred
- Prior in-house experience is preferred
Benefits
- Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role)
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Overview
Rush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://rushstreetinteractive.com/.