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Contract Attorney / Corporate Attorney / Information Technology Attorney / Litigation Attorney in New York City, NY

Hachette Book Group USA Jan 23,2017 Nov 29,2016 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Corporate - Contract Law

Information Technology

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 6 yrs required

Profile

Senior Counsel Responsibilities: Will report to the EVP, General Counsel. Will handle a variety of commercial agreements, intellectual property, First Amendment, licensing and general corporate matters. Draft and negotiate range of commercial agreements, including brand content licenses, distribution agreements, work-for-hires, IT and services agreements. Counsel publishing units on copyright, libel, trademark and other pre-publication matters; handle claims and litigation. Advise clients on privacy, social media, advertising and promotions. Assist with creation, implementation, and training on corporate policies.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements: A J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and admitted to the New York Bar. 6+ years of relevant transactional legal experience, including foundational training at a law firm. Previous in-house experience and knowledge of media industry and related trends and law a plus. The ideal candidate will have substantial intellectual property, media and/or corporate experience focused on the creation, marketing and distribution of media content and capable of taking on additional categories of work. M&A and due diligence and litigation experience would be a strong plus. Should be able to work collaboratively with clients, be solution oriented, enjoy a fast-paced work environment, can prioritize and multi-task, and manage projects through completion without extensive supervision.

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