Description:
*This is a remote position that requires you to work closely and collaboratively with internal teams.*The Opportunity:
We seek a strategic-minded lawyer to lead our legal function and serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board. Shape legal strategy for a dynamic multi-platform media company at the intersection of traditional broadcasting and digital innovation.
About Townsquare Media Group:
Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets.
We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Legal Leadership
- Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, Board, and executive team on corporate governance, risk management, and business strategy
- Enable business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk
- Advise HR leadership on employment law, workplace policies, and compliance
- Counsel on hiring, employee contracts, performance management, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment law compliance
- Manage employment-related claims including engaging outside local employment counsel for EEOC charges, employment litigation, and wage and hour disputes
- Work with FCC regulatory compliance across 74 markets, working with specialized outside counsel on license renewals, ownership rules, and broadcast regulations
- Partner with finance team and external advisors on SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
- Partner with external counsel on M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structure, and regulatory approvals
- Provide counsel on commercial agreements, content licensing, and digital distribution deals
- Oversee litigation portfolio across employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
- Work with outside counsel on litigation strategy across multiple jurisdictions
- Develop enterprise risk management strategies
- Build and optimize legal processes to support operational efficiency
- Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations teams
What You'll Bring:
Required:
- J.D. from accredited law school, and active bar membership in New York State or a state that has reciprocal admissions with New York (if not admitted in NY, eligibility to register as In-House Counsel under Rules of NY State Unified Court System)
- 5+ years of progressively responsible legal practice experience
- Substantial experience with M&A or other complex commercial transactions, securities law and/or federal regulation and compliance (i.e., SEC, FCC)
- Business acumen with ability to provide practical, commercially-focused advice
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
Preferred:
- Prior in-house counsel experience
- Experience with broadcast station acquisitions, FCC transaction approvals, broadcast licensing
- Background in digital media, advertising technology, or e-commerce
What Sets You Apart:
You are a pragmatic problem-solver who provides legal advice that advances business objectives while managing risk appropriately. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Why Townsquare?
- Impact: Shape legal strategy for a company reaching millions across 74 markets
- Flexibility: Remote or hybrid work options, 3 weeks PTO, 9 paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and equity incentives
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), and professional development support
- Culture: Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation and diverse perspectives
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.
Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
