Corporate Law Attorney

Corporate Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Intellectual Property) Washington, DC Area |(Hybrid)

Our client, a highly respected national non-profit, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to broaden their practice and serve as a true business partner to senior leadership. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, trademark portfolio management, licensing, governance, compliance, and strategic business counseling. This organization has a small, close-knit legal team and provides a long-term growth and succession opportunity for the successful candidate.

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.

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.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage legal matters and effectively partner with business stakeholders.
In addition to the opportunity for long-term growth and succession, the corporate counsel position combines meaningful responsibility, visibility, and work-life balance within a well-respected mission-driven organization.

Compensation: $170,000-$200,000 base salary plus benefits which include comprehensive health and welfare benefits, competitive 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off and paid holidays and employee discounts and wellness programs.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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