Description:
An American Media Company is seeking one (1) Assistant or Associate General Counsel to support An American Media Company legal team. This position will report to the General Counsel.Position Summary:
The Assistant or Associate General Counsel will assist the General Counsel with An American Media Company legal affairs. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel is required to draft and negotiate commercial agreements for An American Media Company products and services. This role supports and collaborates with the business teams and requires a strong business acumen. The duties cover various areas of law, current and developing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements and transactions for An American Media Company consumer, enterprise, data, and digital media products and services.
- Assist with contract management, processes, and efficiencies.
- Assist with oversight on matters of organizational governance and compliance.
- Ensure protection of intellectual property, including trademarks and patents.
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including in the areas of privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, consumer protection, labor and employment, AI, and tax.
- Counsel on litigation, mediation, and material disputes.
- Other duties as business needs require.
Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and an applicable state license to practice law.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a corporate environment.
- Excellent organization and management skills to process high volumes of contracts and meet fast-paced deadlines.
- Ability to comprehend and analyze terms and conditions, regardless of subject matter.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to advise on legal issues to business teams.
- Ability to provide legal advice to business leaders and senior executives.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in various legal areas impacting a business, such as privacy, labor and employment, intellectual property, cybersecurity, AI, M&A, or corporate governance.
- Experience working in digital media, business enterprise, AdTech, or data.
