Counsel, The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

The New Yorker seeks qualified applicants for an in-house attorney position at its office in New York. The Counsel position will assist the general counsel in providing legal advice and pre-publication review to all departments at the magazine.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the general counsel, conduct pre-publication review of content published by The New Yorker, including by the print, Web, podcast, photo, and video departments, on a wide range of legal issues, including copyright, trademark, privacy, and defamation;
• Advise staff on newsgathering issues, including access and FOIA and FOIL requests;
• Handle agreements involved in the production of live events, including The New Yorker Festival, and other general transactional work;
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a currently practicing attorney with these skills, attributes, and experiences:

• Practiced law for a minimum of three to five years in-house and/or at a law firm, preferably in a litigation department
• Strong writing, negotiating, and other communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail- and solution-oriented
• Able to work in a deadline-oriented business and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work under pressure and handle work-related stress
• Uphold the highest professional and ethical standards
  
  

Education And Licensure Required

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Juris doctor degree; licensed to practice law in New York State
  
  

Additional Aspects:

• Strong interest in media, art, literature and news required, familiarity with The New Yorker a plus
  
  

The expected base salary range for this position is from $140,000 - $160,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.