Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property

CFA Institute

. Serve as the primary day-to-day legal advisor on intellectual property matters across global operations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $183,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing, while providing strategic legal advice to support global operations. Capable of drafting and negotiating complex agreements and managing outside counsel to protect and enforce intellectual property rights.

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Intellectual Property Law ExpertiseCopyright Law ExperienceContract Drafting and NegotiationTrademark ManagementLegal Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Intellectual Property LawCopyright LawContract DraftingNegotiationTrademark ClearanceLicensingLegal Risk AssessmentCommercial AgreementsEmerging TechnologiesArtificial Intelligence

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyBrand ProtectionContent ProtectionGlobal OperationsMultinational Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day legal advisor on intellectual property matters across global operations
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 intellectual property documentation
Review and negotiate general commercial agreements within delegated authority
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
Coordinate trademark clearance and routine prosecution and opposition matters with outside counsel
Provide guidance on copyright registrations, licensing, and related protection activities
Evaluate potential infringement matters, assess legal and business risk, and recommend responses
Advise on intellectual property implications of artificial intelligence, digital content, emerging technologies, and new product development
Collaborate with the IP Paralegal and outside counsel to support intellectual property protection and administration
Help build and implement a new global intellectual property strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one US state, with eligibility for admission in Virginia
Significant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination of both
Substantial experience in intellectual property law, particularly copyright
Experience advising on copyright, content protection, and licensing matters
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and 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
Trademark advisory or portfolio management experience preferred
Experience advising on digital content, technology, artificial intelligence, or emerging intellectual property issues preferred
Experience supporting multinational organizations preferred
Flexibility about working hours for a global team and business stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

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