Corporate Counsel

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:

• Occasional travel

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.