Corporate Counsel

U.S. News & World Report is a digital first media company dedicated to helping consumers and business professionals make important decisions. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for more than 85 years.

As a trusted authority providing empowerment and guidance that improves the quality of life for consumers and communities, U.S. News ultimately leads to better life decisions.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to partner with in-house business departments of U.S. News & World Report on legal, business and strategic issues. The Corporate Counsel is a generalist position with an emphasis on corporate transactional matters. You will be a member of a legal team with three attorneys and one legal assistant and report to the Senior Vice President Strategic Development and General Counsel of U.S. News.

You will have the latitude to work independently as a collaborative member of a small, collegial, fast-paced legal department. The in-house legal department of U.S. News is comprised of attorneys specializing in corporate law, first amendment, intellectual property, employment, and litigation issues. This position is based in New York City.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of agreements, including those in the areas of licensing, technology, advertising, purchasing, software, and services.
• Advise in-house business departments on various legal issues and risks and on company policies and procedures.
• Provide support on commercial litigation matters.
• Willingness to perform tasks outside core responsibilities when necessary.

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

• Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity

• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Collaborative work environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers

Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Please note- we are not offering visa sponsorship for this role.