Legal Counsel (New York) Job at Lateral Link, New York, NY

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  • Lateral Link
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Legal Counsel (First In-House Hire)

A fast-growing media organization is seeking its first in-house attorney to build and lead the companys legal function. The ideal candidate has experience supporting early-stage or scaling startups - preferably within media, journalism, or publishing - and is comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment. This role reports to the CFO and will play a pivotal part in shaping legal operations as the company continues its expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts (U.S. and Middle East), including those related to journalism conferences and live events

Advise on media law, First Amendment issues, HR matters, pro-temp licensing, and general corporate contracting

Operate effectively in a fast-paced, low-ego, high-accountability environment

Help shape and eventually build out the legal team as the company grows

Candidate Profile

U.S. work authorization, J.D. from Top 25 U.S. law school and New York Bar membership (or ability to waive in/reactivate).

Experience supporting startupseither in-house or as outside counsel for media or media-adjacent companies

Strong familiarity with First Amendment, defamation law, IP and privacy law and other media-law-related considerations.

510+ years of experience preferred, though more senior candidates will be considered

Bright, polished, and agile; able to succeed in managed chaos

Highly collaborative with a strong teamwork orientation

Strong preference for experience managing live events.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $225K$265K

20% bonus or more

Medical, HSA, dental, parental leave, unlimited PTO

401(k) available (no current employer match)

Work Environment

In-office (NYC) MondayThursday and remote work on Fridays

Fast-moving, highly collaborative culture

Profitable, and growing quickly

Start Timeline

Ideal start in early Q1, with flexibility for earlier onboarding

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply if they are excited by the opportunity to build an in-house legal function from the ground up in a mission-driven media environment and if they meet the basic qualifications.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Remote work,

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