Assistant/Associate General Counsel

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather’s story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather’s center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.AccuWeather is seeking one (1) Assistant or Associate General Counsel to support AccuWeather's legal team. This position will report to the General Counsel.Position SummaryThe Assistant or Associate General Counsel will assist the General Counsel with AccuWeather’s legal affairs. The Assistant / Associate General Counsel is required to draft and negotiate commercial agreements for AccuWeather’s products and services. This role supports and collaborates with the business teams and requires a strong business acumen. The duties cover various areas of law, current and developing.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements and transactions for AccuWeather’s consumer, enterprise, data, and digital media products and services.Assist with contract management, processes, and efficiencies.Assist with oversight on matters of organizational governance and compliance.Ensure protection of intellectual property, including trademarks and patents.Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including in the areas of privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, consumer protection, labor and employment, AI, and tax.Counsel on litigation, mediation, and material disputes.Other duties as business needs require.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and an applicable state license to practice law.A minimum of 5 years of proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a corporate environment.Excellent organization and management skills to process high volumes of contracts and meet fast-paced deadlines.Ability to comprehend and analyze terms and conditions, regardless of subject matter.Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to advise on legal issues to business teams.Ability to provide legal advice to business leaders and senior executives.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Experience in various legal areas impacting a business, such as privacy, labor and employment, intellectual property, cybersecurity, AI, M&A, or corporate governance.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity / expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Apply for this jobFirst Name

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