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Senior Counsel – Litigation & News

DailyWire

Tennessee, United States (On-site)

Senior Counsel – Litigation & News

1 Year ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Counsel – Litigation & News will be responsible for pre-publication review and strategic direction for litigation matters, including First Amendment and media disputes. The role involves providing legal advice on editorial content, handling copyright issues, and managing regulatory actions. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, assessing legal risks, negotiating settlements, and providing legal training to editorial staff. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in media law, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures legal compliance and protects the organization's interests while advancing its mission.

Must have:

8+ years of relevant experience with focus on media law
Experience in First Amendment issues and publishing
Strong understanding of copyright and defamation law
Excellent communication, advocacy, and analytical skills

Good to have:

2+ years in-house experience is a plus

Perks:

Health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid Time Off
401k (5% match)

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Job Details

You’re not applying for just another job. Or some cush 9 to 5. You’re applying to enter the battleground of ideas. To roll with a pride who never backs down. Sound fun? Then ditch the herd. Join the lions.

The Daily Wire is looking for an experienced and driven litigator with outstanding writing skills, First Amendment, and journalism experience to join our team as the Senior Counsel – Litigation & News.

The Senior Counsel– Litigation & News will provide pre-publication review, as well as strategic direction and management for litigation matters, including First Amendment and media disputes, editorial and copyright matters, regulatory actions, and other legal proceedings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Litigation Strategy Management

Develop 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 Assessment

Assess 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 Negotiations

Develop 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 Clearance

Review 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 Education

Provide legal training and education to editorial staff on relevant legal topics, including free speech, 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.

Other Duties as Assigned

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Education

Juris Doctor required with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law

school and current bar admission in at least one state bar.

Demonstrated Skills/Abilities/Competencies

· 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of reputable law firm experience (2+ years in-house experience is a plus)

· Experience practicing law with a focus on media, publishing, First Amendment issues, intellectual property, or related fields

· Strong understanding of copyright law, defamation law, privacy law, and other legal issues relevant to editorial content creation and publication

· Outstanding critical thinking, issue-spotting, and creative problem-solving

· High ethical standards

· Excellent communication, advocacy, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment

· Strong understanding of government processes, regulatory frameworks, and public policy issues relevant to the organization’s industry and operations, with the ability to effectively engage with government officials and stakeholders at all levels

· Ability to tailor constructive, practical business-oriented solutions to business needs

· A collaborative and team-focused attitude

· Flexibility and ability to pivot and juggle multiple tasks according to fast-paced, quickly-changing business needs

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite

Reports to: General Counsel

Start date: Immediate

Employment type: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Compensation: Dependent upon experience

Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through BlueCross Blue Shield; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)

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Not every company kicks off in a garage and expands into one of America’s fastest-growing conservative media outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment - but then again, no other company is the Daily Wire.

Built from the ground up by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing, the Daily Wire started as a side gig and morphed into a political news and commentary powerhouse in just 6 short years. Now, the Daily Wire is producing entertainment content, investigative journalism, and, of course, multiple chart-topping podcasts. Our team is constantly moving, innovating and growing. We adapt to any and all obstacles with a team of creative geniuses that are all aligned in creating unparalleled content that provides a voice for facts and for freedom. We don’t just echo whatever’s trending - we set trends. When you join the Daily Wire team, your finger isn’t just on the pulse. From The Ben Shapiro Show to Matt Walsh, and to the newsroom of some of America’s most influential writers, you are the pulse. And if that interests you, we’re all ears.

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