Founding Strategic Business Developer Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid
DeepIP (Formerly davinci)
Founding Strategic Business Developer
ABOUT US
At DeepIP, our vision is to build the AI operating system for IP practitioners. Intellectual Property is not just legal paperwork—it’s a company’s strategic DNA. Yet today’s patent professionals are drowning in inefficient processes, outdated tools, and mountains of prior art.
We are building AI-powered assistants to radically transform the practice of IP: from drafting patents, to prosecution, and to searching prior art. Our products empower IP professionals to focus on strategy and creativity while AI handles the complexity.
2025 is just the beginning, we’re growing faster than ever and looking for bold, passionate people to join the ride. If you thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment where every challenge sparks growth, come build the future with us. 🌟
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Founding Strategic Business Developer to play a key role at the intersection of product, client engagement and legal expertise. This role is perfect for a patent attorney with 3–5 years of practice who is eager to move into software, become highly operational and take ownership of client success and business development initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how DeepIP engages with clients, drives adoption and delivers impact. You’ll be at the intersection of product, AI and IP, helping clients unlock the full value of our tools, solve workflow challenges and act as a strategic partner.
As a founding member of the Success team, you’ll help define processes, set standards for client engagement and contribute to the overall growth and positioning of DeepIP in the legal tech market. This role blends client support, account management, legal expertise, and strategic input to transform the IP experience.
KEY RESPONBILITIES
Client Success & Impact
- Drive onboarding and adoption of DeepIP’s AI-powered patent tools across drafting and prosecution workflows.
- Solve client challenges, unblock issues, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Build trusted, lasting relationships with clients, acting as a strategic partner.
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize client value.
- Engage with lawyers at existing and prospective clients to understand workflows, objectives, and firm context.
Legal Expertise & Product Strategy
- Be the go-to expert on patent workflows and broader legal challenges (drafting, prosecution, due diligence, document analysis, corporate governance).
- Coach clients and internal teams to apply DeepIP solutions effectively in their workflows.
- Translate legal insight into actionable feedback for the product team.
- Lead tailored product demos, showing how DeepIP addresses specific client needs.
Thought Leadership & Market Presence
- Represent DeepIP in workshops, webinars, and industry events.
- Collaborate with marketing to create content tailored to lawyers and IP professionals.
- Position DeepIP as a credible, AI-driven partner that transforms patent and IP workflows.
- Conduct research on customers, competitors, and market trends to inform strategy.
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications:
- Licensed patent attorney with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and broader legal practice.
- Curious, ambitious, and operationally minded, with a strong interest in software and client success.
- Experience or interest in customer-facing roles, account management, or post-sales support.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Passion for driving client impact and transforming traditional IP workflows.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven team transforming the IP industry with AI-powered solutions.
- Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions truly matter.
- Grow professionally while making a tangible impact on clients and the innovation ecosystem.
- Join a young, ambitious team with the hunger to transform an industry and learn on the job.
✨ If you are a hands-on, operational, and ambitious patent attorney ready to dive into software, client success, and strategic business development, this is your opportunity to make a difference. ✨
DeepIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, colour, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
- Locations
- Brooklyn, NY
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About DeepIP
DeepIP was officially created in 2023, branching from our AI-focused sister company, Kili Technology.
DeepIP uses AI to unlock new levels of efficiency and value in IP practices.
By embracing AI, Gen AI, and the modern software stack, IP professionals can transcend the limitations of conventional processes and deliver exceptional services that protect and value innovation effectively.