Senior Counsel, Media Law And Litigation

The New York Times

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 its world-renowned newsroom

Job Summary

  • The New York Times seeks an attorney to independently handle vetting and litigation for its world-renowned newsroom.
  • The role involves counseling journalists on critical issues including newsgathering access, libel, intellectual property, and AI privacy.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the company's mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.

Matching Summary

The New York Times seeks an attorney to independently handle vetting and litigation for its 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 digital platform legal issues
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence regulations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years handling complex litigation
  • Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from recognized institutions
  • Admitted and in good standing with the New York Bar
  • Experience conducting pre-publication review of news content

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