Assistant General Counsel (NYC Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers•New York, NY

5d•$215,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HarperCollins is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join the legal team. This role will be primarily responsible for advising publishing colleagues on media law and related litigation.

Requirements

JD degree
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or media company
Strong substantive knowledge of general media law issues, including defamation, copyright, trademark, right of publicity, advertising and related fields
Substantial experience in federal and state litigation practice
Understanding and awareness of publishing industry
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of business law preferred

Responsibilities

Reading and vetting manuscripts with authors prior to publication.
Responding to potential legal claims.
Analyzing business/legal issues as they may apply to the company.
Overseeing copyright statutory terminations.
Advising on digital and traditional marketing and the sale of books.
Strategizing and managing litigation.
Assisting in other legal areas as the need arises.

Benefits

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

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