Senior Counsel, Media Law and Litigation
The New York TimesNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 8, 2026
230000 - 250000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism.
Job Description
The New York Times is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal department, handling media law and litigation matters. The role requires 10+ years of experience in complex litigation, pre-publication review, and media law. The attorney will counsel journalists, business teams, and leadership on legal issues and support the company's government affairs initiatives.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters
- Admitted and in good standing with the New York Bar
- Experience conducting pre-publication review of news and other content
- Outstanding legal research and writing skills
- Excellent communications skills
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- company-matching 401(k) plan
- paid vacation
- paid sick days
- paid parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development programs
