Litigation Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a mid-level lawyer to join our dynamic in-house litigation team. This is an exciting and challenging role in a fast-paced environment, with primary responsibility for advising internal business clients, handling pre-litigation claims, and litigating cases, both as counsel of record and in collaboration with outside counsel. The Counsel, Litigation will work on a wide range of matters, including general commercial disputes, intellectual property claims, personal injury and insured matters, bankruptcy matters, third-party subpoena responses, and other claims affecting the company and its divisions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of litigation matters and pre-litigation claims.
• Oversee all aspects of litigation matters, including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, and motion practice.
• Draft and edit legal papers, including pleadings, briefs, declarations, discovery demands and responses.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal partners to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal strategy.
• Respond to third-party claims and subpoenas.

Basic Qualifications
• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the New York bar.
• 4 years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to general commercial disputes and IP litigation.

Additional Qualifications
• Exceptional legal writing and editing skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation, with ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior judgment and professionalism to resolve legal issues quickly.
• Prior experience at or representing media companies is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.