Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to serve as the primary day-to-day legal advisor for intellectual property matters across global operations, with a particular emphasis on copyright and content protection. This individual contributor role offers scope to shape processes and grow responsibilities over time. You will work closely with an IP Paralegal and outside counsel, and will help build a new global intellectual property strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on trademarks, copyrights, licensing, brand protection, trade secrets, advertising, publishing, and related commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licenses, assignments, permissions, coexistence agreements, settlement agreements, and other documentation involving the organization’s intellectual property.
• Review and negotiate general commercial agreements within delegated authority to support the Legal team and business stakeholders.
• Advise Marketing, Product, Education, Research, Technology, Publishing, and other teams on intellectual property risks and requirements.
• Develop guidelines, training, and governance playbooks for business partners and licensees related to IP usage, licensing, and permissions.
• Coordinate trademark clearance and routine prosecution and opposition matters with outside counsel, and provide guidance on copyright registrations, licensing, and related protection activities.
• Evaluate potential infringement matters, assess legal and business risk, and recommend potential responses.
• Advise on the intellectual property implications of artificial intelligence, digital content, emerging technologies, and new product development.
• Work collaboratively with the IP Paralegal and outside counsel to support intellectual property protection and administration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• An active license to practice law in at least one US state, with eligibility for admission in Virginia.
• Significant legal experience gained in a law firm, an in-house legal department, or ideally a combination of both, with substantial experience in intellectual property law, particularly copyright.
• Demonstrated experience advising on copyright, content protection, and licensing matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, in addition to intellectual property related contracts.
• Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating intellectual property prosecution and enforcement activities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international intellectual property laws and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trademark advisory or portfolio management experience.
• Experience advising on digital content, technology, artificial intelligence, or emerging intellectual property issues.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range (based on location):
  • US National Locations: $110,000 - $146,600 per year
  • US Metro Locations: $137,500 - $183,300 per year
• Actual salary within the stated ranges will depend on the individual’s experience, qualifications, skills, location, and other job-related factors.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Eligibility for an 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, and wellbeing and development programs

Location

• US National Locations or US Metro Locations (salary ranges vary by location as listed above).

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Application Note

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements. The organization cannot make assumptions about education, experience, or location.