IP and Privacy Counsel Jobs

Great Minds

Location:
United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

94000.00 - 106000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy, the IP and Privacy Counsel will take the lead on intellectual property portfolio management and strategy while also contributing to privacy compliance and legal support for digital products.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the company’s trademark and copyright portfolios, including making all new filings and renewals with the USPTO
Provide IP enforcement support in collaboration with the Senior Counsel and outside counsel, as needed
Maintain accurate documentation of rights, licenses, and IP assets in the Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)
Research restrictions and confirm use permissions for fine art and other third-party assets as needed to support the permissions team
Review, draft, and negotiate permissions and content license agreements, ensuring necessary rights are secured and usage restrictions identified
Provide guidance on high-risk requests (e.g., refusals, high licensing fees, orphan works) and advise content teams on alternatives
Collaborate with content teams to assess needs and advise on IP issues
Monitor and analyze IP case law and regulatory developments, summarizing takeaways for the legal and content teams and to inform enterprise IP strategy
Conduct copyright and trademark research, including public domain, fair use, and multiple rightsholder analysis
Draft and maintain templates, playbooks, and training materials to educate internal teams on copyright, IP rights, and clearance processes
Collaborate with the Senior Counsel, Technology and Partnerships, on strategic partnerships and complex transactions, providing expert IP advice
Cultivate productive relationships with third-party rights holders, vendors, and agencies to streamline rights acquisition and enforcement efforts
Partner with curriculum, marketing, and product teams to ensure IP considerations are integrated into workflows
Manage efficient spend and working relationships with IP-related vendors
Support privacy compliance efforts by assisting with data privacy reviews and data governance projects
Contribute to the development of processes, policies, playbooks, and training on privacy best practices and privacy program maturation
Assist with data mapping, incident response and data subject requests, under the guidance of the Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy

Requirements:

3+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, licensing) including in the registration, enforcement, and transactional contexts
Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to track and synthesize legal developments in IP law and incorporate those findings into enterprise IP strategy
Strong writing and negotiation skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with precision and attention to detail
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or international equivalent
admission to at least one U.S. state bar

Nice to have:

Experience with IP portfolio management
Prior experience with publishing and/or edtech industries
Exposure to or interest in US and/or global privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA, CCPA, etc.)
Familiarity with content, digital asset, and contract management systems

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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