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Posted:
November 30, 2020
Location:
New York, New York
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Experience Level:
0-5 years experience

U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years.

As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to partner with in-house business departments of U.S. News & World Report on legal, business and strategic issues. The Corporate Counsel is a generalist position with an emphasis on corporate transactional matters. You will be a member of a legal team with three attorneys and one legal assistant and report to the Senior Vice President Strategic Development and General Counsel of U.S. News.

You will have the latitude to work independently as a collaborative member of a small, collegial, fast-paced legal department. The in-house legal department of U.S. News is comprised of attorneys specializing in corporate law, first amendment, intellectual property, employment, and litigation issues. This position is based in New York City.

Are you up to the challenge?

  • Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of agreements, including those in the areas of licensing, technology, advertising, purchasing, software, and services.
  • Advise in-house business departments on various legal issues and risks and on company policies and procedures.
  • Provide support on commercial litigation matters.
  • Willingness to perform tasks outside core responsibilities when necessary.

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

  • Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
  • Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
  • Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and training
  • Collaborative work environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers

Other Job Info:

  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
  • Please note- we are not offering visa sponsorship for this role.

You should definitely have:

  • The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal experience gained through either a top tier law firm or in-house setting, primarily focused on corporate transactional matters.
  • Expertise handling contracts and agreements is required.
  • Demonstrated negotiation process experience.
  • JD from top law school, with strong academic credentials.
  • Mature judgment with the ability to build relationships and promote confidence across the entire organization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in business terms both verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences and comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
  • Admission to New York bar.

It would be nice if you had:

  • Familiarity with intellectual property and advertising and privacy issues.
  • Ability to interact effectively with management and employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to be a strategic business partner and trusted advisor who is decisive and brings a practical, commercial focus to the provision of legal advice.
  • A high degree of integrity and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality.
  • Ability to be a collaborative and consultative team player with an ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Organizational skills and the capacity to work simultaneously on a broad variety of legal matters.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years.As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions.
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