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- ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL
- -We are seeking a talented lawyer with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with all members of the edX team. You must have thorough knowledge of intellectual property law, contracts and licensing.
- -Key Responsibilities:
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- Drive the negotiating, reviewing, drafting and overseeing of a wide range of transactional arrangements, including collaborations related to the provision of online education, inbound and outbound licensing of intellectual property, strategic partnerships, nondisclosure agreements, and services agreements. -
- Provide counseling on the legal implications/considerations of business and technical strategies and projects, with special emphasis on regulations related to higher education, data security and privacy. -
- Provide advice and support company-wide on a variety of legal issues in a timely and effective manner. -
- Assist on other matters as needed. -
Requirements:
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- JD from an accredited law school -
- Massachusetts bar admission required -
- 2-3 years of transactional experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house counselor -
- Substantial IP licensing experience -
- Knowledge of copyright, trademark and patent law -
- Experience with open source content and open source software preferred -
- Outstanding communications skills (written and oral) -
- Experience with drafting and legal review of Internet privacy policies and terms of use. -
- Understanding of how to balance legal risks with business objectives -
- Ability to develop an innovative approach to legal issues in support of strategic business initiatives -
- An internal business and customer focused proactive attitude with ability to prioritize effectively -
- Experience with higher education preferred but not required -
If you are interested in this position, please send an email to jobs@edx.org.
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