IP Counsel - Content, Copyright & Licensing

CFA Institute; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Generous leave

Retirement plans

Flexible work

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

CFA Institute is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to serve as the primary IP advisor across global operations, with emphasis on copyright and content protection. You will work with the IP Paralegal and outside counsel, shaping processes and a new global IP strategy.

The role involves advising on IP risks, negotiating licenses and other agreements, and coordinating with various teams to protect CFA Institute’s content and brands in a fast-evolving tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one US state with eligibility for Virginia admission.
• Significant IP law experience, especially copyright, in law firm or in-house settings.
• Experience advising on copyright, content protection, and licensing matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and brand protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licenses, assignments, permissions, and related IP documents.
• Review and negotiate general commercial agreements to support Legal and business teams.
• Advise Marketing, Product, Education, Research, Technology, Publishing on IP risks and requirements.
• Develop guidelines, training, and governance playbooks for IP usage and licensing.
• Coordinate trademark clearance and prosecution matters with outside counsel; advise on registrations.
• Evaluate infringement risks and recommend responses; advise on AI and emerging tech implications.
• Collaborate with IP Paralegal and outside counsel to support IP protection and administration.

Skills

Trademarks

Copyrights

Licensing

Contracts

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CFA Institute is hiring an Associate Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property to serve as the primary IP advisor across global operations, with emphasis on copyright and content protection. You will work with the IP Paralegal and outside counsel, shaping processes and a new global IP strategy.

The role involves advising on IP risks, negotiating licenses and other agreements, and coordinating with various teams to protect CFA Institute’s content and brands in a fast-evolving tech landscape.