Director & Associate General Counsel (Intellectual Property)
National Geographic Society
About this role
The Director & Associate General Counsel at the National Geographic Society provides organization-wide legal counsel focused on intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, and media law. The role advises content-producing groups and the Communications department, coordinates IP registrations and enforcement domestically and abroad, and supervises rights-clearance and contracting functions. This position reports to the Senior Director & Associate General Counsel and supports strategic, cross-organizational legal matters in support of the Society’s mission.
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About National Geographic Society
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About National Geographic Society
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$185k – $195k
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