Senior Counsel (Commercial Legal, Product Counseling, Generative AI) - New York Times : Job Details

Senior Counsel (Commercial Legal, Product Counseling, Generative AI)

Apply locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-017511

The mission of TheNew 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.

About the Role

The New York Times Company has an opening for an experienced attorney with 10+ years of product counseling and commercial, technology and IP licensing transactions experience along with at least 2+ years experience in generative AI and AI counseling.

You will report to the Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel that leads commercial business and legal affairs and related compliance for The New York Times.

This is a hybrid position based at our NYC headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• You will be primary contact to and embedded within product development on all AI and generative AI legal issues, related tooling contracts and technology terms, product features and development priorities. You will provide legal advice across subject areas offering risk mitigation strategies for products across multiple jurisdictions.
• You will collaborate with diverse teams in product business and other operators across the organization to facilitate employment of AI and generative AI technology in service of company strategy and product goals.
• You will partner with internal clients to develop governance, risk and product review frameworks for the deployment and use of generative AI.
• You will collaborate with other subject matter experts and consolidate multiple legal considerations into clear guidance to stakeholders.
• You will draft, and negotiate a variety of AI-related contracts, including those related to technology, software, vendor tools, and intellectual property ensuring terms align with company goals while mitigating risks and protecting intellectual property assets.
• You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to AI technology and advise on ethical and legal considerations in the design and use of generative AI products.
• You will proactively monitor developments in technology law, industry trends, and address potential legal challenges to provide updates on product and AI developments.
• You will educate and train teams on legal implications and best practices in technology, media and the importance of product counseling.
• You will demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and J.D. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current member of the New York bar.
• 10+ years' relevant work experience including experience in product counseling, technology law, commercial contracts, and intellectual property in commercial and technology transactions involving data along with 2+ years of generative AI and AI product counseling and governance for technology and media.
• You have experience analyzing complex regulatory material and communicating practical solutions and their impact.

The annual base pay range for this role is between $210,000.00 and $250,000.00.

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The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance laws.

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