Corporate Counsel

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's primary legal advisor on day-to-day business operations
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
• Vendor and service agreements
• Licensing agreements
• Sponsorship and partnership agreements
• Independent contractor and consulting agreements
• Production and talent agreements
• Technology and SaaS agreements
• Provide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership on operational, business, and organizational initiatives
• Advises on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark, licensing, content usage, and protection of company assets (fair use, AI, etc.)
• Counsel internal teams on digital media, advertising, marketing, social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging legal issues
• Partner with Human Resources on employment-related policies, compliance, workplace investigations, and employee relations, coordinating with outside employment counsel when appropriate
• Support nonprofit governance, corporate compliance, board matters, and organizational policies
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local laws that may impact the organization and recommend practical compliance solutions
• Develop and maintain legal templates, internal policies, and compliance programs that improve operational efficiency
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including coordinating specialized legal matters involving litigation, employment, tax, and complex intellectual property
• Deliver legal training and guidance to leadership and employees on relevant legal and compliance topics

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 8-12 years of legal experience (with meaningful in-house experience)
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements
• Experience advising executives and business leaders on legal risk and strategic decision-making
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong business judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Background/familiarity with media/publishing