Associate Principal Legal CounselAssociate Principal Legal Counsel

About Bolt Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries. From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding. And we're just getting started. Why join Bolt? Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities. Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth. Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry. Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia. About the role As an Intellectual Property Counsel, you will act as the primary advisor on all IP matters at Bolt. You will take ownership of Bolt’s global IP portfolio across 40+ markets, ensuring our brand, technology, and innovations are protected and support business growth. You’ll work at the intersection of legal, product, and strategy, partnering closely with teams across the business Main tasks and responsibilities Act as the primary legal advisor on all IP matters across Bolt, supporting business strategy, product development, and legal compliance. Develop and implement Bolt’s IP strategy aligned with commercial, product, and expansion objectives. Manage and develop the global IP portfolio, including trademarks, domains, copyrights, and trade secrets. Lead and coordinate global IP filings, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement actions with external counsel. Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related provisions across commercial, technology, supplier, and partnership agreements. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to provide proactive IP advice, identify risks and opportunities, and support scalable frameworks, policies, and governance. About you You are a qualified lawyer with a law degree from an EU university You have proven experience in intellectual property law within international environments You have experience managing trademark portfolios and IP disputes You bring strong commercial judgement and can balance legal risk with business needs You are confident working cross-functionally and communicate effectively You are fluent in English and take a proactive, solution-oriented approach Why you’ll love it here Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities. Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you. Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks. Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge. Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings. Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days. Some perks may differ depending on your location and role. At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools. Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying! Everyone is welcome Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.