We are looking for a talented, business-oriented, and dynamic attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level legal advice across various business operations, manage complex legal matters, oversee a team of legal professionals, and act as the GC's primary delegate when necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements
- Work with business stakeholders and provide input on new initiatives including strategic alliances, consumer and community engagement projects, and innovative monetization opportunities
- Review proposed online forms, disclosures, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with international, federal, and state laws, as well as best industry practices
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- Assist with developing and drafting company policies, compliance guides, and processes.
- Standardize templates, legal policies, and processes where possible to improve the efficiency of legal services to business units
- Analyze legal risks and opportunities, advising on potential legal implications of business decisions
- Lead and manage a team of attorneys, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality legal services
- Delegate legal matters to appropriate team members based on expertise and complexity
- Monitor legal projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Familiarity with data privacy/data security laws, although a deep understanding/expertise is not required
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to find creative solutions to help the business get to "yes" while understanding when to flag high-risk issues that need to be escalated.
- Ability to handle a high volume of work with no supervision and to assess risk, make decisions, and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to build strong internal client relationships with partners at all levels, effectively advise senior-level executives and produce strong client and partner satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor from a reputable law school.
- Active and in good standing with a state bar.
- 15 years practicing law with a top-tier regional or national law firm or in a corporate legal department of a large company (or a combination of both).
- Senior management experience
- The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, fluid, and high-performing culture, preferably at a media company
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $280,000 and $310,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.