Mission-Driven Corporate Counsel: Contracts & IP (Hybrid)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a respected national nonprofit to recruit a Corporate Counsel for a hybrid role in the Washington, DC area. You will handle commercial contracts, IP matters, licensing, governance, and strategic business counseling in close collaboration with senior leadership.

The role offers broad exposure, a collaborative team, and opportunities for long‑term growth and succession, with a strong emphasis on practical, business‑oriented legal solutions and balance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience in commercial contracts, intellectual property, licensing, corporate law, regulatory matters, or a combination thereof.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, licensing, sponsorship, marketing, and partnership agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal, contractual, and business risks associated with strategic initiatives.
• Support trademark portfolio management, brand protection, licensing, and related intellectual property matters.
• Provide counsel on governance, compliance, risk management, and organizational legal issues.
• Partner with business leaders to develop practical, business-oriented solutions to complex legal matters.
• Assist with legal operations, policy development, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

J.D. degree

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a respected national nonprofit to recruit a Corporate Counsel for a hybrid role in the Washington, DC area. You will handle commercial contracts, IP matters, licensing, governance, and strategic business counseling in close collaboration with senior leadership.

The role offers broad exposure, a collaborative team, and opportunities for long‑term growth and succession, with a strong emphasis on practical, business‑oriented legal solutions and balance.