Senior Counsel, Global Content Protection & Intermediaries

Motion Picture Association, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Picture Association, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel to support global anti-piracy legal matters, including copyright litigation and enforcement initiatives, across ACE and MPA member companies.

The role emphasizes coordinating with intermediaries, vendors, and global teams to advance content protection objectives and deter piracy through proactive outreach and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 6-7 years of legal experience in copyright law or content protection matters.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Draft communications to intermediaries and member studios.
• Coordinate with the Communications Team on content protection messaging.
• Support global content protection litigation and related investigations.
• Assist with strategic planning for ACE & MPA content protection initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional teams and vendors to advance enforcement objectives.
• Travel as required by the role and assignments.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal analysis

Collaboration

Communications

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Litigation management software

Job description

Motion Picture Association, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel to support global anti-piracy legal matters, including copyright litigation and enforcement initiatives, across ACE and MPA member companies.

The role emphasizes coordinating with intermediaries, vendors, and global teams to advance content protection objectives and deter piracy through proactive outreach and strategic partnerships.