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Associate General Counsel - Director of Litigation
Daily WireUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jan 2025
About the role
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The Daily Wire is looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our team as the Associate General Counsel - Director of Litigation. This role plays a pivotal role in providing strategic direction and management oversight for litigation matters, including complex disputes, regulatory actions, and other legal proceedings. The individual in this position will also be responsible for managing risk associated with our Editorial function, excluding entertainment matters.
Additionally, they will serve as a key legal advisor and liaison between the company and government entities, regulatory agencies, and legislative bodies.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with exceptional legal expertise, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence. If you are ready to take on new challenges and drive forward our legal efforts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Litigation Strategy ManagementDevelop and implement strategic litigation plans and case management strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization. Provide leadership and guidance to in-house legal teams and external counsel in all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations. Direct and supervise the handling of litigation matters, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, litigation budgets, outside counsel guidelines, and deadlines. Identify opportunities for strategic litigation to advance the company’s mission and interests.
Case Evaluation and Risk AssessmentAssess legal claims and potential risks associated with litigation matters, providing sound legal advice and risk analysis to senior management and key stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on complex legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to litigation matters.
Dispute Resolution and Settlement NegotiationsDevelop and execute strategies for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and arbitration, to resolve legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing parties, ensuring favorable terms, and protecting the organization's interests while minimizing exposure to legal and financial risks.
Legal Review and ClearanceReview and analyze editorial content, articles, publications, and multimedia materials for legal compliance, including accuracy, fairness, defamation, privacy, copyright infringement, and other legal risks. Provide timely and practical legal advice and guidance to editorial teams on legal issues, ethical guidelines, and best practices related to content creation, publication, distribution, and social media engagement. Develop policies and procedures for handling claims, complaints, and requests for removal or correction.
Training and EducationProvide legal training and education to editorial staff on relevant legal topics, including copyright law, defamation law, privacy law, and intellectual property rights. Develop and deliver educational materials, presentations, and workshops to enhance legal awareness and compliance among editorial teams.
Government Affairs StrategyDevelop and implement strategies for engaging with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate for the organization's interests and objectives. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels that may affect the organization's business activities, industry regulations, and public policy priorities.
Legislative Analysis and AdvocacyAnalyze proposed legislation, regulations, and government policies to assess their potential impact on the organization and develop advocacy positions and recommendations. Advocate for favorable outcomes and amendments to legislative and regulatory proposals through direct lobbying, coalition building, and engagement with industry associations and stakeholders.
Policy Development and Position PapersDraft and review position papers, policy statements, and advocacy materials to articulate the organization's positions on key legislative and regulatory issues. Prepare testimony, briefing materials, and presentations for government hearings, meetings, and public forums to communicate the organization's perspectives effectively.
Other Duties as AssignedAdditional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Requirements
The Daily Wire is looking for an experienced and driven individual to join our team as the Associate General Counsel - Director of Litigation. This role plays a pivotal role in providing strategic direction and management oversight for litigation matters, including complex disputes, regulatory actions, and other legal proceedings. The individual in this position will also be responsible for managing risk associated with our Editorial function, excluding entertainment matters.
Additionally, they will serve as a key legal advisor and liaison between the company and government entities, regulatory agencies, and legislative bodies.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with exceptional legal expertise, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence. If you are ready to take on new challenges and drive forward our legal efforts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Litigation Strategy ManagementDevelop and implement strategic litigation plans and case management strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization. Provide leadership and guidance to in-house legal teams and external counsel in all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations. Direct and supervise the handling of litigation matters, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, litigation budgets, outside counsel guidelines, and deadlines. Identify opportunities for strategic litigation to advance the company’s mission and interests.
Case Evaluation and Risk AssessmentAssess legal claims and potential risks associated with litigation matters, providing sound legal advice and risk analysis to senior management and key stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on complex legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to litigation matters.
Dispute Resolution and Settlement NegotiationsDevelop and execute strategies for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and arbitration, to resolve legal disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing parties, ensuring favorable terms, and protecting the organization's interests while minimizing exposure to legal and financial risks.
Legal Review and ClearanceReview and analyze editorial content, articles, publications, and multimedia materials for legal compliance, including accuracy, fairness, defamation, privacy, copyright infringement, and other legal risks. Provide timely and practical legal advice and guidance to editorial teams on legal issues, ethical guidelines, and best practices related to content creation, publication, distribution, and social media engagement. Develop policies and procedures for handling claims, complaints, and requests for removal or correction.
Training and EducationProvide legal training and education to editorial staff on relevant legal topics, including copyright law, defamation law, privacy law, and intellectual property rights. Develop and deliver educational materials, presentations, and workshops to enhance legal awareness and compliance among editorial teams.
Government Affairs StrategyDevelop and implement strategies for engaging with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate for the organization's interests and objectives. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels that may affect the organization's business activities, industry regulations, and public policy priorities.
Legislative Analysis and AdvocacyAnalyze proposed legislation, regulations, and government policies to assess their potential impact on the organization and develop advocacy positions and recommendations. Advocate for favorable outcomes and amendments to legislative and regulatory proposals through direct lobbying, coalition building, and engagement with industry associations and stakeholders.
Policy Development and Position PapersDraft and review position papers, policy statements, and advocacy materials to articulate the organization's positions on key legislative and regulatory issues. Prepare testimony, briefing materials, and presentations for government hearings, meetings, and public forums to communicate the organization's perspectives effectively.
Other Duties as AssignedAdditional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Requirements
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