Editorial/First Amendment Attorney

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BuzzFeed currently has an opening for an Editorial/First Amendment Attorney in either our NY or Los Angeles office. We are looking for a business-minded, practical, and self-motivated attorney to support our news and entertainment operations with at least three years of media law experience. Intellectual property and privacy experience a plus. 

We offer competitive compensation and a stock option program, along with a generous benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, a 401k with company matching, catered lunches, a casual (yet intellectually stimulating) and snack-filled work environment, and much more!

Description and Duties:

  • Support BuzzFeed News and Entertainment divisions in pre-publication review, FOIA appeals and litigation. Conduct copyright and trademark clearance, as well draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including license, business development, and other commercial and operational contracts.
  • Provide advice on all legal matters affecting the business.
  • This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must be an admitted attorney with at least 3 years relevant experience at a law firm. In-house experience may be considered.
  • Contract law and Internet or technology law experience required whether in a commercial contracts or transactional context. Experience with advertising and/or media industry, and regulatory experience in the advertising industry a plus.
  • An ideal candidate will also have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and thrive in fast-paced environment, tempered by an appreciation of legal complexity and risk.
  • Strong desire to learn the business and function smoothly as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Must be able prioritize and to manage workload and meet deadlines within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
  • Must fit the strong collegial culture in the department and the company.

About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 18 cities around the world and more than 1300 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We infuse hard work and fun though a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, and humble confidence. As an employee, you’ll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.

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