Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property & AI

If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance.

• Everyone is focused on serving the customer and we do that by collaborating and supporting each other
• Associates look forward to coming to work each day
• Every associate matters and makes a difference

It is truly a culture like no other — We hope you will join our team! Find out more about our company and culture here.

In conjunction with the General Counsel and the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel’s primary focus will be intellectual property (IP), artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, and technology including procurement and commercialization. The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide general support to the company’s Product, AI & Data Governance, Information Security, and Technology departments as well as business unit leaders responsible for commercializing data and/or technology offerings and the company’s internal Legal department and must have expertise in technology, software, AI, and commercialization.

Location: Candidates must currently reside in the continental United States with close proximity to a major airport; and have the ability to travel as needed to our corporate office in Indianapolis, IN and to meetings, conferences, client sites, etc.

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $210,000-$260,000 for this opportunity.  This is the reasonable estimate that TRIMEDX believes it might pay for this particular job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. TRIMEDX may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications. TRIMEDX may also provide associates with benefits that include health/dental/vision, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation and parental leave, adoption/infertility assistance, and more!

Responsibilities          

Intellectual Property & Innovation – 25%

• Develop and execute strategies to protect and expand the company’s IP portfolio, including patents, trade secrets, and copyrights.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to identify and assess innovations for patentability; oversee outside counsel on filings.
• Provide in-depth expertise related to technology and IP strategies including assessing underlying technologies used in development, managing regular intake and assessment process for protectable inventions, and overseeing outside counsel in drafting IP applications.
• Ensure IP, confidentiality, and data ownership provisions are appropriately addressed in contracts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for company’s IP Council which serves as cross-functional committee for creating awareness, providing training, and overseeing continuous improvement of company’s IP strategy.
• Manage international IP practice and portfolio.
• Lead outside counsel IP relationships including negotiating flexible billing arrangements and establishing streamlined processes.

AI & Technology Risk Management – 25%

• Counsel internal teams on legal and ethical considerations around AI and machine learning systems.
• Advise on emerging AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, GDPR Article 22).
• Support responsible AI governance, documentation, audit readiness, and internal risk policies.
• Assist IT and data teams with software procurement, SaaS licensing, and data infrastructure matters.
• Lead AI framework team for assessing and managing AI deployment.

Solutions Support (Commercialization & Strategic Partnerships) – 20%

• Provide legal guidance to product, data, and business teams on the commercialization of AI models, software platforms, and proprietary datasets.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on key technology, licensing, and co-development agreements.
• Evaluate business models and go-to-market partnerships for risk, IP protection, and alignment with legal policies.
• Structure and support strategic alliances and API/data monetization frameworks.

Corporate Legal Support – 10%

• Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, internal policies, and general corporate matters.
• Support M&A activity, investments, and internal reorganizations as needed.
• Assist in compliance with legal and regulatory obligations re