Assistant General Counsel
WNET

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Job Description

The Assistant General Counsel reports to the Vice President Business Development and Chief Legal Officer and supports complex legal assignments for WNET and PMNJ. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel provides ongoing legal support for the strategic plan rollout providing legal advice to internal clients across the organization, including Finance, Development and Programming. The Assistant General Counsel also advises on mergers, consolidations and related transactions. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide legal support for the PMNJ Board of Trustees and the NJ PBS Community Advisory Board including but not limited to preparation of the quarterly Board Books and other meeting materials, updating the annual Board of Trustees Handbook, amending by-laws and committee charters, as needed, and working with senior management to coordinate meeting logistics.
  
• Ongoing legal support of the Strategic Plan rollout, including the National Digital Fundraising Project and agreements and related transactions for the YouTube channel.
  
• Structure and negotiate agreements in support of the distribution of WNET production subsidiaries' content on-line and via other digital platforms.
  
• Coordinate entity organization including assessing structural needs for legal compliance, conducting due diligence to identify potential risks, and legal implications associated with transactions.
  
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with evolving legal frameworks.
  
• Internal Legal Department support, including drafting memos and providing legal guidance.
  
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualified candidates will have a J. D. degree with admission to the bar of New York. Additional qualifications include:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience including at least five years in a private firm, media and/or in house legal experience;
  
• Demonstrated expertise of laws/regulations pertaining to NY and NJ-based corporations/public charities;
  
• Superior drafting skills (i.e. policies, resolutions, agreements, governing documents);
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
  

This is a hybrid position. The WNET Group reserves the right to change and/or modify the hybrid schedule at its discretion.

The WNET Group

825 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10019-7435

www.wnet.org

The WNET Group believes that diversity is about learning from others who are not the same, and that differences such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, and other statutorily protected characteristics or other ideologies can enhance the work we do in public media. We believe that as a diverse and inclusive organization, recognizing the unique and multiple perspectives of our employees, we can better fulfill our mission. As a public media institution, our message is enhanced by our diverse workforce where everyone is empowered to make a difference.

WNET is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, marital and partnership status, familial status, arrest or conviction record, union membership, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offense, unemployment status, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, an employee's or an employee's dependent's sexual and reproductive health decisions, as well as all other classifications protected by applicable laws.

The WNET Group offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary ranges are based on benchmarked nonprofit and industry related data provided by an outside consulting firm and are commensurate with skills and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $195,000 - $210,000. Internal equity considerations will be reviewed before making a final offer.

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