Senior Counsel, Media Law and Litigation

Benefits

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Salary

$230K-$250K From the posting source

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$117,235 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+2.6% - Average

105% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Legal From the posting source

Seniority

Senior From the posting source

Schedule

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About this role

Senior Counsel, Media Law and Litigation New York, NY The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for. About the Role The New York Times Company is seeking an attorney with 10+ years of experience to join our legal department. You will play a key role in the company's media law and litigation, handling all aspects of media law and litigation, including matters related to libel, newsgathering, intellectual property, and freedom of information. Because the department handles much of its pre-publication review and litigation in-house, the position requires someone with the ability to independently handle vetting and litigation. The legal department of The New York Times works closely with teams throughout the company on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. We are built around a mission of helping readers understand a fast-changing world and providing the original reporting that forms the bedrock of a healthy, informed, engaged society. Our unwavering commitment to our profession's highest ideals and our leadership in creating new ways to

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