Description:
About the role:This role is part of the Business Development team at A Media Company. This team identifies and sources new quality content partnership opportunities across the US. In order to do this, we build strong relationships with content partners that range from large media groups to small local publications and individual content creators. The Publisher Relationships Manager will own a portfolio of partners, ensuring the success of the relationship and projects associated. In addition, the Publisher Relationships Manager will find ways to maximize partner engagement, revenue opportunities and leverage cross-disciplinary internal teams to provide strategic counsel and insight. The role will require an individual who is proactive, not afraid to get his/her hands dirty, and is comfortable navigating through complex environments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide solution-oriented legal advice to guide the product development.
- Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements, including content licensing, advertising agreement, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
- Draft and manage the user agreements, terms of services for products or business, and privacy policies.
- Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, advising internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the products or business.
- Identify, interpret, and advise on various legal issues and associated risks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams.
Requirements:
- JD degree and California Bar admission in good standing (or California Registered In-House Counsel).
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience working on technology-related issues, with at least 1 year of in-house experience ideally.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the content platform, media landscape, and digital advertising business.
- Expertise in copyright, data privacy, content policy, and media law.
- Ability to quickly understand product and business needs and propose creative solutions while minimizing legal risk.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrate resilience in the dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
