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Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin .

All members of AARP’s OGC advise business units and affiliated entities to serve the goals and mission of the organization in a manner that is compliant, ethical, solution-oriented and timely; consult and collaborate with management to develop strategic plans and ensure organizational activities meet legal and regulatory compliance; and work collaboratively to accomplish organization goals and execute on organization mission.

AARP’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney (IP & Media) who will be responsible for trademark, copyright, domain name and enforcement activities for the organization, as well as providing compliance support to AARP’s media and editorial team. This attorney will manage a small team and oversee outside counsel and external vendors, as well as serve as the organization’s primary contact for intellectual property and media matters.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and mitigates intellectual property (IP), marketing law, and media law legal risk.
• Provides counseling to media organization on applicable legal issues.
• Directs IP registration and enforcement strategy.
• Maintains IP portfolio.
• Independently reviews and negotiates contracts for IP, marketing, and media issues.
• Creates and implements scalable review processes for review of editorial and promotional content.
• Manages other IP attorneys and legal professionals.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with 5+ years of experience in trademark, copyright, and media law, including at least 2 years in a law firm setting.
• Admitted to practice, active member, and in good standing with a state Bar, with the capability to serve as an in-house attorney in the District of Columbia.
• Strong presentation abilities, with a talent for educating others about intellectual property in a clear and impactful manner.
• Confident negotiator who can effectively explain IP contract obligations and legal risks to business stakeholders using clear and actionable language.
• Highly skilled in identifying IP contract risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with brand protection strategies within the digital ecosystem.
• Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to escalate issues and collaborate as needed.
• Must operate with the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards, while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and maintaining strong attention to detail.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation And Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.