Corporate Counsel

WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is seeking a talented, business minded attorney with 3+ years of corporate or commercial experience. The position is a generalist role with exposure to multiple practice areas and business lines and will provide the attorney with the opportunity to work with newly acquired companies in a dynamic growth environment. The successful candidate will have general corporate legal experience, specializing in commercial contracts. The Attorney must be confident, proactive and business-minded with a proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This position is hybrid at our Newark, NJ headquarters.WebMD is a recognized and trusted brand of health information and a leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, Medscape Education and PulsePoint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Core Areas of Responsibility:In partnership with business line leaders, other corporate functions and legal team members:Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including customer agreements, professional services contracts, content development and license agreements, advertising technology contracts, data agreements and software and technology license agreements.Assist with legal due diligence in connection with various domestic and international M&A activities and provide legal support for matters related to post-M&A integrations.Advise internal clients on legal issues and risks relevant to WebMD's business, including online advertising.Provide legal counsel and guidance on a broad range of dispute resolution, compliance, privacy and regulatory matters.Support the ongoing improvement of standard form agreements, policies and legal processes.Perform other relevant duties as assigned.Qualifications and Preferred Skills:JD or equivalent with license in good standing to practice law in NY or NJ required.Minimum 3 years of experience in major law firm andor in-house legal experience working on a variety of sophisticated corporate matters.Knowledge of digital advertising, media and advertising technology preferred and highly recommended for this role, but most important is an interest in learning these areas.Knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws and regulations strongly preferred.Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to think strategically and provide business-practical legal advice and solutions.Ability to balance competing priorities in a high-volume work environment.Ability to work independently.

Created: 2024-11-01