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

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 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. You will apply complex, evolving legal frameworks to products and services. You are agile and will join a growing legal team, learn about interesting new technologies and business models, and work on novel issues in a collaborative environment. 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 contribute as a subject matter expert in discussions of general business issues and work well with clients, from senior leaders to line operating personnel.
• You will collaborate with other subject matter experts and consolidate multiple legal considerations into clear guidance to stakeholders. You will organize, plan, coordinate and implement large and ongoing projects.
• 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 develop house positions on multiple terms and considerations to promote efficiency.
• 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.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:$210,000—$250,000 USD

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