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General Attorney - Intellectual Property

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Jun 5, 2026

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Salary
$153K-$259K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

76% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

General Attorney - Intellectual Property Washington, District of Columbia Summary The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a General Attorney - Intellectual Property in the Contracting, Budget, Real Estate, and Leasing subgroup, a component of the Litigation and Administrative Practice Group. As a General Attorney - Intellectual Property, you will provide legal advice and represent the Commission in matters involving Intellectual Property and related issues. Duties This position is in the Contracting, Budget, Real Estate, and Leasing subgroup, a component of the Litigation and Administrative Practice Group in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The subgroup provides legal and policy advice to the Commission and the SEC's divisions and offices on a wide range of legal matters including procurement, appropriations, real estate, leasing and intellectual property, and defends the Commission in administrative and federal court litigation. In this role as a General Attorney - Intellectual Property, you will be responsible for: Providing legal advice to the Commission on intellectual property law matters (primarily copyright and trademark), and responding to potential infringement and misuse of the Commission's trademarks and agency seal in fraudulent schemes. Litigating patent and other intellectual property (IP)-related disputes, including serving as team lead where appropriate, and coordinating with outside counsel as necessary to further the agency's interests in litigation and proceedings. Overseeing the maintenance and protection of the Commission's registered trademarks, official seal, and related branding, including drafting necessary filings with the Patent & Trademark Office, monitoring reports of potential trademark infringement, drafting cease

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