Staff Legal Adviser

About the Role: You will provide legal advice on issues affecting the Association’s business. Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Contracts, and Regional Office Activities and Compliance. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, UK. This role will spend time in the office initially, moving to one day a week thereafter. Provide legal counsel on matters related to the Association, the international joint venture between AICPA and CIMA, including the following primary areas of responsibility: (1) Commercial Contracts: • Review and advise on commercial agreements. • Work with internal teams to draft and negotiate various business transactions, including with channel partners, tuition providers, content creators, customers and suppliers. • Partner with business units to resolve contractual and other business-related disputes. (Undertake corporate registration and filing requirements for various regional entities and subsidiaries, including annual returns, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. • Liaise with local company secretaries and regional offices on corporate compliance activities. • Assist regional teams in implementing and operationalising corporate governance proposals, assessing entity structure options and suitability to meet Association and CIMA strategic objectives. • Work with outside counsel and internal teams in various jurisdictions to ensure local activities comply with corporate requirements. (3) Regional Office Activities: • Provide advice and counsel on local business activities, including business expansion opportunities. • Advise internal teams on use of Association and CIMA trademarks and copyrights, as well as branding generally. • Work with outside IP counsel on trademark filings, renewals, evidence of use and oppositions to ensure IP rights are appropriately exercised. • Work with outside IP counsel to develop and ensure intellectual property licences are in place across organisational entities and subsidiaries. And additional team projects, as needed. Bachelor\’s Degree and qualification to practice as a solicitor in the United Kingdom. 3+ years of prior experience in IP enforcement, corporate governance, or commercial contracting. Experience working in or with a members, professional or regulatory body We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You\’ll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from. We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, pension plan, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees\’ welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle. We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world\’s most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today\’s demands, and prepare for tomorrow\’s challenges through quality education, resources, and training.