Job Description
As the in-house Lawyer your key responsibilities include ensuring that our editorial content complies with the law, providing pre-publication advice to our Editors and Reporters over potential legal and regulatory issues that may arise from gathering and publishing information. Additionally, you will also advise on and respond to legal and regulatory complaints post-publication, working closely with our UK Editorial Legal teams where needed.
Other responsibilities include:
Advise and respond to rights of reply and threats of injunctive relief to prevent publication
Provide advice and guidance regarding advertising and co-branding campaigns that appear on Reach’s websites including issues related to highly regulated industries
Negotiate, draft and interpret various agreements and other legal documents relating to advertising sales, including programmatic and addressable ad sales arrangements
Coordinate with other legal team members regarding data privacy/security issues in various agreements.
Location
This role is based in our New York office Monday - Friday. We are therefore open to candidates based in, or commutable, to New York.
Qualifications
You will ideally be a practising lawyer who is currently licensed to practice law in New York or alternatively be able to meet the requirements to register as in-house Counsel within the State.
You will be experienced in providing pre-publication advice, complaints handling and conducting litigation when required. Previous Media industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience of key legal issues relating to advertising, ad tech and programmatic/addressable advertising is desirable but not required.
Importantly you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly in a high-pressure, customer service driven environment
Strong work ethic combined with a cooperative and collaborative team-oriented attitude
High attention to detail and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Additional Information
As well as offering a competitive salary, benefits include:
15 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year, plus statutory holidays and 5 sick days - If you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu.
401k - Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution
Personal Medical Insurance
Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave
Employee Discounts - Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!
Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling.
As an Inclusive Employer everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs
Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.