Corporate Counsel

Corporate CounselLocation: Los Angeles, CA (on-site)Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology and edu-tainment. We're proud to be voted among the "Best Place to Work in Los Angeles" by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row.We are seeking a proactive, business-minded Corporate Counsel who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will serve as the organization's primary in-house legal advisor, reporting to the CFO and partnering closely with CEO/Executive leadership to provide practical, solutions-oriented counsel that enables strategic initiatives while effectively managing legal risk. You must have a solid background in HR/employment matters to thrive in this role.The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and strategic counsel across a broad range of matters, including HR/employment matters, commercial contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, nonprofit compliance, media law, technology, marketing, and regulatory issues. PragerU will continue to utilize outside counsel for specialized matters, including significant litigation, employment disputes, tax, and complex intellectual property issues.Ideal candidates come from mid-size private companies, media companies, SAAS companies, education/publishing companies. Not the best fit if most of your experience is litigation boutiques, giant law firms, career government lawyers. We don't want over-lawyering, slow decisions, unnecessary process, or needing to rewrite every single agreement.Duties and Responsibilities:Partner with Human Resources on employment-related policies, compliance, workplace investigations, and employee relations, coordinating with outside employment counsel when appropriateServe as the organization's primary legal advisor on day-to-day business operationsDraft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:Vendor and service agreementsLicensing agreementsSponsorship and partnership agreementsIndependent contractor and consulting agreementsProduction and talent agreementsTechnology and SaaS agreementsProvide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership on operational, business, and organizational initiativesAdvise on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trademark, licensing, content usage, and protection of company assets (fair use, AI, etc.)Counsel internal teams on digital media, advertising, marketing, social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging legal issuesSupport nonprofit governance, corporate compliance, board matters, and organizational policiesMonitor changes in federal, state, and local laws that may impact the organization and recommend practical compliance solutionsDevelop and maintain legal templates, internal policies, and compliance programs that improve operational efficiencyManage relationships with outside counsel, including coordinating specialized legal matters involving litigation, employment, tax, and complex intellectual property.Deliver legal training and guidance to leadership and employees on relevant legal and compliance topics.Successful Candidates Will Possess:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar8-12 years of legal experience (with meaningful in-house experience)HR/Employment matters experience working closely with management and HR teamsDemonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial agreementsExperience advising executives and business leaders on legal risk and strategic decision-makingExcellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skillsStrong business judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approachAbility to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environmentHigh degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretionBackground/familiarity with media/publishingSalary Range: The salary target for this role is $180,000 - $200,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.