International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) · 6 days ago
Director of Policy & Legal Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expThe International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) is a private sector coalition representing U.S. copyright-based industries. They are seeking a proactive attorney with deep copyright expertise to provide legal and policy expertise in advocacy before various stakeholders and manage operations within IIPA.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide written and oral advocacy to US Government agencies and Congress on complex international copyright and trade issues in pursuit of IIPA policy objectives
Prepare IIPA’s annual report to the U.S. Trade Representative on intellectual property rights in the Special 301 process. This requires outstanding writing skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise explanations of technical copyright issues, and the ability to prepare lengthy, detailed reports under tight deadlines
Prepare written submissions on behalf of IIPA to U.S. and foreign governments seeking compliance with international copyright treaty and trade agreement obligations and improvements in foreign copyright laws
Work with international organizations and U.S. government officials, as well as foreign governments, to improve foreign copyright laws, their implementation, and their enforcement
Analyze and provide legal advice on copyright laws and proposed copyright legislation in foreign markets, as well as on international copyright and trade agreements
Develop proposals for policy decisions on international copyright and trade issues and work with the Executive Director and IIPA member organizations on those proposals
Represent IIPA in meetings with and outreach to U.S. government officials and foreign government officials
Respond to and collaborate with IIPA member organizations
Brief and advise IIPA member organizations on international copyright law and trade matters
Cultivate relationships with legislative and executive branch officials, diverse stakeholders, and allied groups
Develop advocacy materials as needed
Represent IIPA as a co-lead of a cross-sectoral coalition advancing a strong IP agenda at the World IP Organization (WIPO)
Support the Executive Director in managing the operations of the IIPA as needed
Other relevant duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited American law school
Member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or a state bar with the ability to waive into DC
A minimum of five years experience working in private and/or public sector on domestic and/or international copyright issues
Must possess outstanding writing ability and oral communications skills
Expertise in writing lengthy, detailed reports on complex copyright issues under tight deadlines, including the ability to quickly synthesize a significant amount of information and clearly explain the issues for both non-technical and technical audiences
Must possess the highest level of work ethic and the ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Ability to manage the varying needs and priorities of both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision
Excellent analytical, research, interpersonal, and facilitative skills
Ability to adapt as the organization's needs evolve
Preferred
Experience working on government relations/advocacy and international trade issues
Relevant experience working with the copyright industries and stakeholders
Knowledge of the international IP landscape and WIPO
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA)
The U.S. copyright-based industries are one of the strongest and most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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