FORTUNE
General Counsel, Fortune Media
FORTUNE, New York, New York, United States, 10261
General Counsel, Fortune Media
New York, NY
Fortune Media is seeking a General Counsel to lead
its in-house Legal team, handling and
providing
essential guidance on the most important and sensitive legal matters affecting the company, including First Amendment law, data and privacy, company strategy, corporate governance, agreements and transactions, regulatory compliance, contracts,
employment
and union issues, and more.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on legal professional, problem-
solver
and team player, with extensive experience in media
and/
or related industries (e.g., publishing, advertising, data, subscription
s, etc.
), and
expertise
in editorial content, FTC/advertising, marketing, and a wide range of
legal
contrac
ts
.
The
General Counsel
reports to the Chief Executive Officer
. He or she manages a small team
and
coordinates with outside counsel on specific matters as needed, on both a one-off and an ongoing basis.
Key
r
esponsibilities
:
Lead and manage the legal department to drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and to collaborate with other departments to
mitigate legal risk
efficiently and effectively
avoid and
resolve legal concerns.
Advise
senior management on a wide range of legal matters that
impact
the company
,
including corporate governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, employment,
media law
, and business transactions.
Ensure the company
complies with
all applicable laws, regulations, rules and guidelines in its US and international business activities.
Support
the
Editorial
g
roup in advising on editorial guidelines and policies, vetting sto
ries
,
assisting
on FOIA request
s
, and counseling on defamation, right of publicity, IP
,
and other
First Amendment
issues.
Manage,
protect
and enhance the company’s IP assets.
Draft, review, advise
on
, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts
including
master services agreements, content distribution and licenses, ad
tech, advertising, marketing, data licenses, software as a service (SaaS), technology, data preprocessing, employment, event sponsorship and related contracts
, etc
.
Provide legal counsel on the company’s Guild
(labor union)
negotiations.
Oversee the company’s privacy and employment practices and compliance.
Develop and
maintain
effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Procure and manage outside counsel in an
effective
and cost-efficient manner.
Manage litigation and dispute resolution, coordinating with external
counsel
as necessary.
Qualifications
:
20+ years of relevant legal experience as corporate counsel
,
either in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
Demonstrated ability to manage a successful legal team and oversee the provision of legal services in-house.
Extensive media or related industry
knowledge and
experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and legal drafting skills.
Sound
j
udgment in evaluating options and making informed decisions including, as they
impact
legal strategies, risk management and compliance.
Uphold ethical standards and
acting
in the best interests of the company and its owner.
O
utstanding communication skills to
clearly and effectively advise executives and other employees
, and work with external parties.
Ability to align legal strategies and business goals and
anticipate
challenges and proactively address them.
Strong problem-solving skills in finding practical solutions to business and legal concerns.
Capable of using creative approaches to reduce outside legal spend and improve efficiencies.
Conduct fact
-finding
investigations in connection with legal and compliance matters.
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admitted to the New York State Bar (in good standing).
Location:
This role is based out of our New York City headquarters in the U.S. Currently, employees based within commuting distance of one of our offices have a minimum of 3 days/week in the office, subject to change.
Fortune’s perks and benefits include:
22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
Health, dental, and vision, coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a mental-health benefit
401(k) plan
Generous parental leave
Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
Tuition reimbursement program and other professional development resources
An array of cultural initiatives including Employee Resource Groups and a mentorship program
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Salary range
: $315-385K total compensation (inclusive of a $225-275K base + 40% bonus). This range is a good-faith estimate and may ultimately vary based on a number of relevant factors.
About Fortune:At Fortune Media, our mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, great storytelling, rigorous benchmarking and world-class community building. And our key values are humility, ownership, and transparency.The policy of Fortune Media is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fortune Media affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.
FORTUNEFortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Fortune’s mission is to drive the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow. With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce and society around the world, Fortune lights the path for global leaders—and gives them the tools to make business better. Our values inform our mission. We believe that business can be a powerful platform for good, and we are committed to holding it to that standard.boards.greenhouse.io
For Residents of California: Our California Resident Applicant and Prospective Applicant Privacy Notice is located at this link: https://fortune.com/california-resident-applicant-and-prospective-applicant-privacy-notice/For UK, EEA, and Switzerland Residents: Please review Fortune Media Group (UK) Limited's Job Applicant Privacy Notice at https://fortune.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice-uk/ to understand how your personal data will be handled.
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New York, NY
Fortune Media is seeking a General Counsel to lead
its in-house Legal team, handling and
providing
essential guidance on the most important and sensitive legal matters affecting the company, including First Amendment law, data and privacy, company strategy, corporate governance, agreements and transactions, regulatory compliance, contracts,
employment
and union issues, and more.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on legal professional, problem-
solver
and team player, with extensive experience in media
and/
or related industries (e.g., publishing, advertising, data, subscription
s, etc.
), and
expertise
in editorial content, FTC/advertising, marketing, and a wide range of
legal
contrac
ts
.
The
General Counsel
reports to the Chief Executive Officer
. He or she manages a small team
and
coordinates with outside counsel on specific matters as needed, on both a one-off and an ongoing basis.
Key
r
esponsibilities
:
Lead and manage the legal department to drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and to collaborate with other departments to
mitigate legal risk
efficiently and effectively
avoid and
resolve legal concerns.
Advise
senior management on a wide range of legal matters that
impact
the company
,
including corporate governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, employment,
media law
, and business transactions.
Ensure the company
complies with
all applicable laws, regulations, rules and guidelines in its US and international business activities.
Support
the
Editorial
g
roup in advising on editorial guidelines and policies, vetting sto
ries
,
assisting
on FOIA request
s
, and counseling on defamation, right of publicity, IP
,
and other
First Amendment
issues.
Manage,
protect
and enhance the company’s IP assets.
Draft, review, advise
on
, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts
including
master services agreements, content distribution and licenses, ad
tech, advertising, marketing, data licenses, software as a service (SaaS), technology, data preprocessing, employment, event sponsorship and related contracts
, etc
.
Provide legal counsel on the company’s Guild
(labor union)
negotiations.
Oversee the company’s privacy and employment practices and compliance.
Develop and
maintain
effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Procure and manage outside counsel in an
effective
and cost-efficient manner.
Manage litigation and dispute resolution, coordinating with external
counsel
as necessary.
Qualifications
:
20+ years of relevant legal experience as corporate counsel
,
either in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
Demonstrated ability to manage a successful legal team and oversee the provision of legal services in-house.
Extensive media or related industry
knowledge and
experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and legal drafting skills.
Sound
j
udgment in evaluating options and making informed decisions including, as they
impact
legal strategies, risk management and compliance.
Uphold ethical standards and
acting
in the best interests of the company and its owner.
O
utstanding communication skills to
clearly and effectively advise executives and other employees
, and work with external parties.
Ability to align legal strategies and business goals and
anticipate
challenges and proactively address them.
Strong problem-solving skills in finding practical solutions to business and legal concerns.
Capable of using creative approaches to reduce outside legal spend and improve efficiencies.
Conduct fact
-finding
investigations in connection with legal and compliance matters.
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admitted to the New York State Bar (in good standing).
Location:
This role is based out of our New York City headquarters in the U.S. Currently, employees based within commuting distance of one of our offices have a minimum of 3 days/week in the office, subject to change.
Fortune’s perks and benefits include:
22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
Health, dental, and vision, coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a mental-health benefit
401(k) plan
Generous parental leave
Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
Tuition reimbursement program and other professional development resources
An array of cultural initiatives including Employee Resource Groups and a mentorship program
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Salary range
: $315-385K total compensation (inclusive of a $225-275K base + 40% bonus). This range is a good-faith estimate and may ultimately vary based on a number of relevant factors.
About Fortune:At Fortune Media, our mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, great storytelling, rigorous benchmarking and world-class community building. And our key values are humility, ownership, and transparency.The policy of Fortune Media is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Fortune Media affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.
FORTUNEFortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Fortune’s mission is to drive the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow. With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce and society around the world, Fortune lights the path for global leaders—and gives them the tools to make business better. Our values inform our mission. We believe that business can be a powerful platform for good, and we are committed to holding it to that standard.boards.greenhouse.io
For Residents of California: Our California Resident Applicant and Prospective Applicant Privacy Notice is located at this link: https://fortune.com/california-resident-applicant-and-prospective-applicant-privacy-notice/For UK, EEA, and Switzerland Residents: Please review Fortune Media Group (UK) Limited's Job Applicant Privacy Notice at https://fortune.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice-uk/ to understand how your personal data will be handled.
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