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Senior Counsel

Verizon Media

Posted May 26

Full TimeRemoteLos Angeles, California

At Verizon Media, we connect people to their passions. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and more, we help people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect. From XR experiences to advertising and content technology, Verizon Media is an incubator of innovation and is revolutionizing the next generation of content creation in a 5G world.

Seeking an attorney with 8-10 years transactional experience to coordinate, review and negotiate agreements for Verizon Media's advertising platforms. The successful candidate will have a significant commercial transactions background, preferably with respect to online advertising agreements and data vendor/service provider agreements; and possess superior analytical and organizational abilities, creative and pragmatic problem-solving approaches as well as a strong interest and experience in new technologies. Responsibilities also include providing strategic direction and guidance in the contracting processes to support evolving business unit needs, risk management, and a broad range of regulatory issues and assisting in the creation of forms, templates and contracting procedures. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across other legal teams and business departments and with external customers in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment are a must.

Qualifications:

Strong academics and J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Currently admitted to practice law as a member in good standing of their applicable state bar.

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in-house experience, preferably in the online services industry

Privacy, data security and regulatory compliance knowledge a significant plus

A strong ability to understand technology systems and information flows also a significant plus

Excellent drafting and strong negotiation and verbal communication skills required

Ability to engage in practical evaluations and non-technical explanations of risks and engage in collaborative problem-solving

Creative solution skills a must

Demonstrated ability to prioritize substantial and diverse workload and complete tasks within deadlines

Detail oriented, hard working, responsible team player

Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent, sound judgment

Verizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Verizon Media is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( https://www.verizonmedia.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture ) page to learn more.

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