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HarperCollins Publishers · 22 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel (NYC Hybrid)

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$215K/yr - $230K/yr
date5+ years exp

HarperCollins Publishers is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join the legal team. This role will be primarily responsible for advising publishing colleagues on media law and related litigation.

BooksEducationPrintingPublishing

Responsibilities

Reading and vetting manuscripts with authors prior to publication
Responding to potential legal claims
Analyzing business/legal issues as they may apply to the company
Overseeing copyright statutory terminations
Advising on digital and traditional marketing and the sale of books
Strategizing and managing litigation
Assisting in other legal areas as the need arises

Qualification

JD degreeMedia law knowledgeLitigation experiencePublishing industry awarenessBusiness law knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

JD degree
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or media company
Strong substantive knowledge of general media law issues, including defamation, copyright, trademark, right of publicity, advertising and related fields
Substantial experience in federal and state litigation practice
Understanding and awareness of publishing industry
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Practical knowledge of business law preferred
Cover letters are strongly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

Company

HarperCollins Publishers

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HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
dateFounded in 1817
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.harpercollins.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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