POSITION OBJECTIVE: Provide counsel and services to AFBF and its affiliated companies on corporate legal matters
REPORTS TO: General Counsel and Secretary
LOCATION: Washington, DC
PAY RANGE: $170,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide general legal services, counsel, and strategic partnership to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support business objectives on a broad range of projects for tax-exempt and for-profit affiliated entities. Routine matters requiring counsel's review, engagement and approval include member benefit programs, sponsorships, conventions and other events, publications, contests, affiliated company agreements, employment, and a high volume of business contracts.
- Handle or manage all aspects of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property protection and compliance, including preparation of trademark applications and maintenance of registrations; policing and enforcement; licensing; and assistance to member Farm Bureau• organizations on licensing and other trademark compliance issues.
- Manage insurance matters, coordinating with brokers and insurers on insurance renewals, coverage, and claims.
- Collaborate in developing and drafting clear, concise, and practical organizational policies such as employee policies, cybersecurity, and generative AI.
- Related duties as may be assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS: Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with AFBF colleagues, state Farm Bureau staff and counsel, and Farm Bureau's engaged farmer leaders and volunteers.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING REQUIRED: - JD from an accredited law school
- Member of DC Bar or licensed in at least one US state or territory
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: - Minimum 7 years relevant legal experience, including law firm or in-house positions
- Broad knowledge of corporate law, contracts and compliance matters
- Strong understanding of tax-exempt compliance and tax efficiency in transactions involving tax-exempt organizations
- Strong understanding of trademark matters, including trademark licensing, policing, applications, and maintenance filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Highest oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS: - Affinity for farmers, ranchers, and rural America
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: TO APPLY: - Please submit a cover letter and resume.
If you have 5-7 years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply• you may be considered for a junior-level role with similar responsibilities and competitive compensation aligned to experience.
