Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the main legal advisor for daily operations concerning intellectual property on a global scale.

• Offer legal guidance regarding trademarks, copyrights, licensing, brand protection, trade secrets, advertising, publishing, and related commercial affairs.

• Create, review, and negotiate licenses, assignments, permissions, coexistence agreements, settlement agreements, and other documents related to intellectual property.

• Evaluate and negotiate general commercial contracts within the scope of delegated authority.

• Counsel Marketing, Product, Education, Research, Technology, Publishing, and other departments on intellectual property risks and obligations.

• Develop guidelines, training materials, and governance playbooks for business partners and licensees.

• Manage trademark clearance and routine prosecution and opposition issues in collaboration with external counsel.

• Offer advice on copyright registrations, licensing, and related protective measures.

• Assess potential infringement cases, evaluate legal and business risks, and suggest appropriate responses.

• Provide counsel on the intellectual property implications of artificial intelligence, digital content, emerging technologies, and new product development.

• Work together with the IP Paralegal and external counsel to facilitate intellectual property protection and management.

• Assist in the formulation and execution of a new global intellectual property strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

• Active legal license to practice in at least one US state, with eligibility for admission in Virginia.

• Extensive legal experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.

• Significant expertise in intellectual property law, especially copyright.

• Experience in advising on copyright, content protection, and licensing issues.

• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts related to intellectual property.

• Experience in managing external counsel and overseeing intellectual property prosecution and enforcement efforts.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international intellectual property laws and practices.

• Preferred experience in trademark advisory or portfolio management.

• Preferred background in advising on digital content, technology, artificial intelligence, or emerging intellectual property challenges.

• Experience supporting multinational organizations is preferred.

• Willingness to adapt working hours to accommodate a global team and business stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary incentive bonus.

• 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan.

• Comprehensive medical benefits package.

• Health coverage.

• Generous time off.

• Competitive retirement plans.

• Flexible work options.

• Wellbeing and development programs.