Legal Counsel

1 hour ago

New York, United States Lateral Link Full time

Legal Counsel (First In-House Hire) - Rare Opportunity to Move out of BigLaw and Into Your First In-House RoleNote: Only candidates currently at an AmLaw 50 New York office of a law firm looking to make their first move out of BigLaw will be considered.A fast-growing media organization is seeking its first in-house attorney to build and lead the company's legal function. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment. This role reports to the CFO and will play a pivotal part in shaping legal operations as the company continues its expansion.Key Responsibilities• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts (U.S. and Middle East), including those related to journalism conferences and live events• Advise on media law, First Amendment issues, HR matters, pro-temp licensing, and general corporate contracting• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, low-ego, high-accountability environment• Help shape and eventually build out the legal team as the company growsCandidate Profile• U.S. work authorization, J.D. from Top 25 U.S. law school and New York Bar membership (or ability to waive in/reactivate).• 3-6 years' experience with soft IP matters and commercial contracts• Bright, polished, and agile; able to succeed in "managed chaos"• Highly collaborative with a strong teamwork orientation• Only candidates currently at an AmLaw 50 New York office of a law firm looking to make their first move out of BigLaw will be considered.Other Plus's but not Required:• Experience supporting startups—either in-house or as outside counsel for media or media-adjacent companies• Familiarity with First Amendment, defamation law, IP and privacy law and other media-law-related considerations.• Experience managing live events.Compensation & Benefits• Base salary: $225K–$265K• 20% bonus or more• Medical, HSA, dental, parental leave, unlimited PTO• 401(k) available (no current employer match)Work Environment• In-office (NYC) Monday–Thursday and remote work on Fridays• Fast-moving, highly collaborative culture• Profitable, and growing quicklyInterested candidates are encouraged to apply if they are excited by the opportunity to build an in-house legal function from the ground up in a mission-driven media environment and if they meet the basic qualifications.

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