Jay Cahill

Background

About Jay Cahill

I'm a strategic business counsel with over 23 years of combined legal and industry experience, uniquely positioned to lead legal strategy for innovative companies tackling crucial challenges in technology industry. My background combines deep legal expertise (14+ years), scientific insight (Ph.D. in Chemistry), and business acumen (MBA) – a rare combination that enables me to bridge technical innovation and legal strategy. As Head of IP and Associate General Counsel at Markforged, I helped scale the company from startup through IPO, driving key initiatives that supported growth to $100M in revenue and a $2B valuation. I've successfully: • Led complex M&A transactions exceeding $125M • Defended against $100M+ patent litigation while protecting market position • Built and managed global IP portfolios of 100+ patent families • Navigated regulatory compliance across international markets • Provided strategic counsel to C-suite executives and boards Earlier in my career, I worked directly in technology development at companies like Lasertel and nLight, leading R&D teams while managing compliance and regulatory filings. This hands-on experience gives me unique insight into the technical and regulatory challenges facing innovative companies. I'm seeking to leverage this combination of legal leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen as General Counsel for a mission-driven company, where I can help scale transformative technologies while managing legal strategy and risk.