LEGAL COUNSEL at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in California; candidates admitted in other jurisdictions with in-house eligibility may be considered
3+ years of relevant legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
Ability to manage multiple projects and high-priority legal tasks in a fast-paced environment
Work in office 4+ days per week

Responsibilities

Report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with all legal team members, internal clients, and senior management
Partner with and advise business teams in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including revenue share, advertising, terms of service, and other contracts relating to the business
Provide guidance in a wide range of legal practice areas, including product compliance, data privacy and security, employment, and litigation
Support product development by providing guidance on legal requirements while offering pragmatic approaches to execute on the business
Support product launches, including creation of privacy and terms of use policies
Partner and collaborate with various business and product groups to enable the business while minimizing legal risks
Serve as an integral member of the legal team, sharing best practices that leverage industry knowledge and legal experience, and helping develop the legal organization to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic business

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial AgreementsData PrivacyProduct ComplianceEmployment LawLitigation SupportTerms of ServicePrivacy Policies

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key requirements for the Legal Counsel position?

Candidates need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice in California (or in-house eligibility if admitted elsewhere), and 3+ years of relevant legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are also required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

The role requires working in the office 4+ days per week.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at NewsBreak?

NewsBreak is a Great Place to Work®-certified company with a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale. They seek Dreamers, Builders, and Innovators.

What makes a strong candidate for this Legal Counsel role?

A strong candidate has the core requirements like a JD, California bar admission or eligibility, 3+ years of legal experience, and key skills in drafting, negotiation, and collaboration, plus a strong personal desire to learn and grow—even if not meeting every nice-to-have like tech industry or data privacy experience.

NewsBreak

Digital news aggregation and distribution platform

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is a digital platform that provides a variety of news articles and stories to its users. It aggregates news from multiple sources, including independent contributors, and presents it in a user-friendly format. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including local news, global events, lifestyle, and entertainment, which helps it appeal to a diverse audience. Unlike traditional news outlets, NewsBreak focuses on content aggregation and distribution, allowing it to quickly adapt to the interests of its users. The company primarily generates revenue through advertising, leveraging its large user base to attract advertisers, and may also partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$136MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees