General Counsel

Handles various corporate, transactional and legal matters, works closely with sales, business, and technology teams on copyright, trademark, content, and other intellectual property and licensing issues, and addresses newsroom and media issues and concerns.
Primary Responsibilities:

Provides practical legal advice on newsroom, media, licensing, intellectual property, labor and employment, media and other matters.
Structures, drafts, analyzes and negotiates content, technology, vendor and other commercial agreements.
Assists with the protection, prosecution and/or enforcement of Bloomberg BNA’s intellectual property and contractual rights.
Identifies, manages and protects Bloomberg BNA against legal risks.
Resolves pre-litigation disputes when possible.
Develops, implements and ensures compliance with corporate policies.
Participates in special projects and performs other essential duties in accordance with subject matter expertise as assigned.
Job Requirements:

Excellent legal analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking.
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients.
Capacity to influence change across an organization.
Flexibility in handling a diverse legal portfolio.
Collaborative work style and team player.
Ability to prioritize risks and projects.
Engaging demeanor and good business judgment to effectively work with internal teams.
Attention to detail and processes.
Education and Experience:

JD from an ABA accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials and member of a state bar in good standing.
Minimum 3+ years’ relevant and applicable experience at a law firm and/or in house legal department.
Prior experience addressing newsroom and/or media matters is helpful.
Contract negotiation experience; experience with content and IP licensing, including software and technology.
Ability to engage in complex legal analyses and communicate in terms understandable to customers, business owners and senior leaders.
Special Requirements:

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