Senior Counsel, Media Law And Litigation

The New York Times Company

New York, NY, United States
Base: $230,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
10+ years complex litigation experience
New york bar admission required
Pre-publication content review expertise
The New York Times seeks an attorney to independently handle vetting and litigation for the company's world-renowned newsroom

Job Summary

  • The New York Times seeks an attorney to independently handle vetting and litigation for the company's world-renowned newsroom.
  • This role involves counseling journalists on critical issues including libel, newsgathering, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence.
  • Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar and possess over a decade of experience in time-sensitive media law matters.

Matching Summary

The New York Times seeks an attorney to independently handle vetting and litigation for the company's world-renowned newsroom.

Salary

Base: $230,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years complex litigation experience
  • New York Bar admission required
  • Pre-publication content review expertise
  • Libel and intellectual property law
  • Freedom of information matters

Nice-to-have

  • Prior in-house media law experience
  • Experience counseling journalists
  • Familiarity with international media law
  • Understanding of AI legal issues
  • Digital platform legal knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of litigation experience
  • J.D. degree from recognized institution
  • Admitted to New York Bar
  • Experience conducting pre-publication review

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