Intellectual Property Senior Counsel

Peraton is seeking a dynamic, business‑minded Intellectual Property Senior Counsel to shape the legal strategy behind our most advanced technologies—including next‑generation AI, agentic automation, R&D innovation, and cloud-native solutions. This is a high‑impact role that partners directly with Peraton’s Chief Technology Officer and Peraton Labs, helping guide the company’s most forward‑leaning technical initiatives.

 

If you’re energized by emerging technology, complex IP issues, and the opportunity to influence enterprise‑level innovation, this position will put you at the center of it all.

 

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor on cutting‑edge technology and IP matters, especially in AI, software, cloud, and advanced research.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated technology licensing, co‑development, and innovation partnership agreements.
• Lead IP strategy and legal guidance for AI product development, from early concepts to deployment.
• Assess and navigate government rights in technical data and software, and support both U.S. Government and commercial contracting.
• Partner closely with product, engineering, Peraton Labs researchers, and enterprise leadership to bring new technologies to market.
• Help identify and shape AI and generative AI use cases, workflow automation, and agentic AI application opportunities.
• Monitor rapidly evolving AI and IP regulatory landscapes, providing proactive guidance to technical and business teams.
• Deliver practical, accessible counsel on compliance with AI, data protection, competition, privacy, consumer protection, and other legal frameworks.
• Develop and deliver internal training and briefings to elevate capability across the business.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (or eligible for Virginia Corporate Counsel).
• 16 years of experience with at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in IP transactions, technology licensing, or innovation‑focused legal support.
• Ability to translate complex technical and IP concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• US Citizenship

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• Strong background in U.S. Government and commercial contracting, especially dealing with technical data and software rights.
• Experience supporting the launch of new or emerging technologies—including AI‑driven products.
• Deep understanding of open source licensing, software/IP risk, and modern technology transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders, exercise excellent judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Familiarity with evolving global AI, IP, and innovation regulations.
• Experience in privacy law is a plus.

Join us to help shape the future of AI, advanced research, and mission‑critical technologies across government and industry.

 

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.