Counsel

Job Description and Responsibilities

• The position will report directly to the General Counsel, but will work very closely with all legal team members, internal clients, and the senior management
• Partner with and advise business teams in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including revenue share, advertising, terms of service, and other contracts relating to the business
• This position will provide guidance in a wide range of legal practice areas, including product compliance, data privacy and security, employment, and litigation
• Support product development; provide guidance on legal requirements while providing pragmatic approaches to execute on the business
• Support product launches, including creation of privacy and terms of use policies
• This role will partner and collaborate with various business and product groups to enable the business while minimizing legal risks
• An integral member of the legal team, sharing best practices that leverage industry knowledge and legal experience, helping develop the legal organization to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic business

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California; candidates admitted in other jurisdictions with in-house eligibility may be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and high-priority legal tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in office 4+ days per week

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the internet/tech industry, data privacy, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of content platform, media landscape, and digital advertising business, or ability to quickly understand products and business in the industry.
• IPO experience or public-company experience.

Even if you don't meet all the requirements and are not familiar with all areas of practice of the law mentioned above, we encourage you to apply. We understand that no one meets all these points. The most important qualification is a strong personal desire to learn and grow, and an enthusiasm to meet the needs of the legal department and ultimately the company.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
• Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• FSA and commuter benefits programs
• Team activity budget

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay will vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Corporate