Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property @ Oklo

Pioneering Clean Energy Through Advanced Fission Building the Future of Reliable, Affordable Nuclear Power Oklo is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to help shape and lead its IP function at the intersection of advanced nuclear technology and strategic IP management. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role is central to Oklo’s mission of delivering clean, reliable energy and advancing nuclear innovation. The Senior Counsel, IP will drive Oklo’s patenting efforts—developing patent strategy, leading patent mining sessions, drafting and refining claims, and managing prosecution in collaboration with outside counsel. This role partners closely with product and engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation, providing training on patentability and maintaining regular touchpoints to surface new inventions. Beyond patents, the Senior Counsel will lead IP-related negotiations, including licensing and technology transfer discussions with National Laboratories, federal agencies, and commercial partners. The role also supports IP diligence for investments, M&A, and patent portfolio acquisitions, while building scalable IP processes as Oklo grows. Candidates should bring a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, U.S. Patent Bar admission, and 5–7 years of IP experience in a law firm or in-house setting, with a technical background in nuclear, electrical, or chemical engineering. Experience in patent prosecution, IP licensing, and technology transfer agreements is essential. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, effective communicator, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on clean energy innovation. Oklo is committed to building a diverse, high-performing team united by a passion for clean energy and a culture of collaboration, humility, ownership, and pathfinding. Company Website: https://www.oklo.com