Legal Counsel for Commercial Transactions

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States The New York Times Full time

The New York Times is a world-renowned news organization that values journalistic independence. We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our commercial legal and business affairs team as a Legal Counsel for Commercial Transactions.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for reviewing, structuring, negotiating, and drafting commercial agreements with leading technology companies, B2B partners, and other third parties. This includes:

  • Cutting-edge global digital news content distribution deals with leading technology companies;
  • Global licensing agreements for news content with B2B partners;
  • Agreements to support our e-commerce business for The New York Times Store;
  • Complex technology transactions for software tools and platforms used by product, marketing, advertising, data analytics, and customer service teams;
  • Other commercial transactional needs.

You will work closely with multiple departments on direct-to-consumer products and transactions, and provide advice to colleagues on legal and business issues. Additionally, you will collaborate with subject matter experts on legal and business issues, contribute to discussions of general business issues, and demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence.

This role requires:

  • 6+ years of experience handling commercial and technology transactions;
  • Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating content licenses and technology transactions;
  • Experience working as in-house counsel;
  • Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from an accredited institution and a member of the New York Bar.

Prior experience in domestic and international privacy laws, negotiating online advertising technology agreements and government contracts is preferred.

We estimate the salary for this position to be around $175,000 - $225,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and other factors. Benefits include a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to work with a renowned news organization that values innovation and excellence.



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