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The New York Times · 14 hours ago

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

The New York Times is a leading independent journalism company dedicated to seeking the truth and helping people understand the world. They are seeking a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel who will provide expert legal counsel, manage a team of transactional lawyers, and support the Senior Vice President of the Commercial Business and Legal Affairs in a variety of legal and commercial matters.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the deputy for the Senior Vice President of the CBLA team, providing support on a wide variety of matters, including: legal and commercial guidance, senior stakeholder engagement, cross-functional project management, and risk management

Work closely with the SVP in coordinating and advising on: major legal and regulatory matters, handling special projects and initiatives including project plans, assisting in briefings and meeting preparation, developing and implementing team operations and budgeting improvements, identifying efficiency opportunities and team technology solutions; and helping coordinate compliance activities, policy development, risk assessments processes, and training programs

Advise, structure, and negotiate complex and multi-faceted transactions with a variety of counterparties, including major digital and distribution players, for the development, production, licensing, acquisition, distribution, advertising and marketing arrangements — legal strategy, transaction structuring, terms negotiations, and related agreements’ drafting and review

Directly manage a part of the CBLA team which includes a group of lawyers and legal professionals who provide commercial legal support for the organization’s business operations, including vendor transactions, marketing, advertising, technology transactions, procurement, real estate, and other areas

Stay informed about legal decisions, statutory changes, and market and industry trends, and, in coordination with the team, advise clients and recommend proactive action when necessary

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Qualification

Commercial law expertiseComplex transaction negotiationTeam managementIntellectual property knowledgeLegal operations best practicesStakeholder engagementRisk managementOrganizational skillsClear communication

Required

Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from recognized institutions and a member in good standing of the New York bar

At least 15 years' relevant work experience that includes the handling of a broad range of intellectual property, licensing and commercial transactions, with increasing levels of responsibility

Experience negotiating both legal and business terms in complex transactions and with diverse stakeholders and divergent interests

Experience managing a team and achieving results in a high pressure environment

Ability to contribute to discussions of general business issues; to work well with a wide range of clients, from senior corporate management to operating personnel; and to work independently as well as to lead a project from conception to completion

Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory material, communicate their implications in clear and simple language, and recommend appropriate courses of action

Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under time pressure

General understanding of best practices for legal operations, including contract management

Preferred

Experience acting as deputy or chief of staff for a senior leader is a plus

7+ years of experience working on a fast paced in-house legal team

7+ years management experience

Experience negotiating AI licenses and negotiations with large tech platforms and product counseling experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

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