Director, Assistant General Counsel at Gannett in McLean, Virginia

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented , business-oriented, and dynamic attorney to join our legal team primarily supporting Gannett's Business Development, Ad Operations, Marketing, Technology, and Data Privacy teams, along with other Gannett business units as needed .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in partnership with the Chief Privacy Officer to ensure the business adheres to data privacy and data security legal obligations , including implementing "privacy by design" in new products and offerings .

• Review , draft, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including with streaming media platforms, ad tech platforms, technology/SaaS providers, and data providers .

• Work with business stakeholders and provide input on new initiatives including strategic alliances, consumer and community engagement projects, and innovative monetization opportunities .

• Review proposed online forms, disclosures, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with international, federal, and state laws and best industry practices.

• Assist with developing and drafting company policies, compliance guides, and processes, such as privacy policies, acceptable use policies, compliance workflows, and escalation plans .

• Standardize templates, legal policies, and processes where possible to improve the efficiency of legal services to business units.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• E xperience working on data licensing for use in media.

• Strong legal transactional skills and experience negotiating, drafting, analyzing, and interpreting a wide range of contracts (e.g., SaaS, ad-tech, analytics, strategic alliance, IP, and data licensing) .

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to write in a well-organized, concise, and precise manner.

• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as CCPA and GDPR, and industry self-regulations such as the IAB Frameworks, the Digital Advertising Alliance, and/ or Network Advertising Initiative.

• Ability to find creative solutions to help the business get to "yes " while understanding when to flag high-risk issues that need to be escalated .

• Ability to handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision and to assess risk, make decisions, and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines .

• Ability to build strong internal client relationships with personnel of all levels, effectively advise senior-level executives and produce strong client and partner satisfaction through practical and strategic thinking .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Active and in good standing with a state bar.

• 7- 10 years practicing law with a top-tier regional or national law firm or in a corporate legal department of a large company (or a combination of both).

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, fluid, and high-performing culture, preferably at a media company, advertising technology company, content service provider, or other company that handles large quantities of consumer data, or a law firm dedicated to servicing such business.

• Proficien cy in Microsoft Office Suite

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $150,000 and $170,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.
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