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NPR
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Full Time Job
OVERVIEW
Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.
NPR seeks an attorney with 3 to 5 years of transactional/commercial contracts experience to join the Commercial Contracts & Network Relations team within the Office of the General Counsel. This position will support NPR on matters relating to the development, acquisition, and distribution of programming, the inbound licensing of content, business affairs and strategic transactions, compliance reviews and trainings, the licensing of NPR’s brands, sponsorship and production of live events, facilities and operations, and managing and supporting NPR’s contractual, business and strategic relationship with its 250 Member stations.
The lawyer who joins our team will help NPR embrace business opportunities while balancing risk and ensuring compliance with NPR’s nonprofit status. We are looking for a versatile lawyer with superb oral and written communications skills, a commitment to client service, practical business judgment and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally. An ability to manage multiple projects, set and adjust priorities, work under pressure and maintain composure and a sense of humor while doing so are musts.
Experience handling contractual and legal matters in the media and/or entertainment fields, and a passion for the important work of NPR, are important considerations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with commercial contracts relating to NPR-produced programming, licensed programming, and new programming initiatives, including a variety of agreements relating to the development, production, distribution and licensing of content for broadcast, satellite, podcast and digital distribution
• Provide legal advice and counsel to NPR business clients with respect to rights and obligations under existing content licensing and distribution agreements, and assist with the renewal, renegotiation and maintenance of such agreements
• Help develop, implement and oversee aspects of the organization’s legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance activities, including assisting with compliance reviews and associated trainings
• Assist with the implementation and administration of a rights management system, and the maintenance of departmental charts and reports tracking programming rights
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements with NPR’s Member stations
• Draft, review and negotiate various other commercial contracts and IP licensing agreements affecting NPR’s operations, including marketing, consumer products, sponsorship and brand partnership agreements, co-production agreements, producer, writer, and talent agreements, live event agreements, consultant, service provider and vendor agreements, and facilities and operations agreements
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with nonprofit tax law and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with colleagues in the NPR legal department on cross-functional initiatives
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Cultivate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and an inclusive and equitable workplace culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 3 years’ experience practicing law as a transactional attorney at a law firm and/or as part of an in-house legal team
• Membership in good standing in (or eligibility to waive into) the District of Columbia Bar
• Must live within commuting distance of NPR’s Washington, D.C. headquarters
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school required
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Contract drafting, interpretation, analysis and negotiation skills
• The ability to analyze complex contracts and effectively communicate that analysis to internal stakeholders
• An orientation toward collaboration and client service; strong client relations skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to both legal and non-legal professionals
• Proven ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and setting and adjusting priorities as needed, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and keeping the “big picture” in mind
• Ability to formulate creative solutions to accomplish the organization's objectives
• Sound judgment, a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a creative, collaborative and business-oriented approach to problem-solving
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience handling contractual and legal matters in the media and/or entertainment fields, particularly relating to the development, production, distribution and/or licensing of content
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, internal investigations, and/or compliance trainings, or other experience handling regulatory- or compliance-related matters
• Knowledge of and/or experience with some or all of the following: rights management; marketing, consumer products, sponsorship and/or brand partnership agreements; co-production agreements; producer, writer, and talent agreements; live event agreements; consultant, service provider and/or vendor agreements; facilities and operations agreements; shared services agreements; mergers and acquisitions; strategic transactions
• Working knowledge of nonprofit law
All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
NPR mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by applicable law.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.