Counsel, Commercial and Media Litigation

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times Company seeks an attorney with 5 years of experience to join our legal department. The attorney will play a key role in the company’s commercial litigation matters and also assist our in-house litigation team on libel, copyright, and related matters. Because the department handles much of its litigation in-house, the position requires someone with the experience and ability to do hands-on litigation work. The position also requires outstanding research and writing skills. The position is based in New York with the expectation that the attorney will be in the office at least three days a week. The legal department of The New York Times works closely with teams throughout the company on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. This newly created position represents the opportunity to join a mission-critical legal team of approximately 24 attorneys and 13 legal staff members. With nearly 2,800 newsroom employees and journalists reporting from more than 150 countries every year, The New York Times remains the gold standard of quality journalism. We're built around a mission of helping readers understand a fast-changing world and providing the original reporting that forms the bedrock of a healthy, informed, engaged society. Our unwavering commitment to our profession's highest ideals and our leadership in creating new ways to tell digital stories has made The Times the most read, most awarded and most innovative news organization in the United States. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter as a single PDF on or before April 13, 2026. Responsibilities: Serve as litigation counsel in commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and consumer class actions and arbitrations. Manage responses to discovery requests, subpoenas, and other third-party requests for company records. Support the in-house team on media law litigation, including libel and copyright. Provide general compliance advice and training; remain current on legal decisions, statutory changes and other developments. Advise business teams on legal and regulatory matters. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: 5 years' experience, with preference for law firm experience in commercial litigation, judicial clerkship, expertise in e-discovery, and familiarity with intellectual property and media law. Undergraduate and J.D. degrees from recognized institutions. Must be a member of the New York Bar. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent research skills. Proven experience working independently and in collaboration with legal and business colleagues. REQ-019404 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $190,000 - $215,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here . The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. 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