About the role

  • Legal Counsel managing legal affairs for Men in Blazers Media Network in New York City. Providing strategic legal advice and ensuring compliance with media laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal advice to the Leadership team, management, and the Board of Directors on all business-related issues.
  • Review, negotiate, manage and track various contracts, agreements, and transactions; including, but not limited to, advertising agreements, music license agreements, employment agreements, service and vendor agreements and technology and IT agreements.
  • Ensure the company adheres to corporate governance principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and media-specific laws and regulations, such as those related to content, advertising (FTC), data privacy, and employee matters.
  • Protect and enforce the company's intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing.
  • Manage legal disputes, identify legal risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
  • Oversee and coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized or complex matters.
  • Coordinate with various departments to align legal strategies with business goals.

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials and member in good standing of at least one US State Bar.
  • Minimum of 3 years corporate legal experience at a law firm or in-house corporate legal department.
  • Broadcast, FCC or other media law related experience is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of the media industry and related legal areas, such as First Amendment law, advertising regulations (FTC), data privacy, editorial content, and publishing.
  • Strong expertise in various areas of law, including contracts, corporate law, employment law, and intellectual property.
  • Ability to think strategically, analyze complex situations, and provide proactive solutions to anticipated legal issues.
  • Exceptional leadership, management, and strong oral and written communication skills.
  • A high degree of professional ethics and integrity to guide the organization in complex legal and ethical situations.

Job title

Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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