Assistant General Counsel, Dow Jones
Antitrust and Commercial
$210-255k
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$210-255k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law sc
- Admission to the bar in [State/Country]
- At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years antitrust experience, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment
- Experience implementing antitrust compliance policies and training programs
- Interest in handling commercial contracts and negotiations
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A dedication to ethics and professional responsibility
What the job involves
- The Legal department has deep expertise in all core practice areas relevant to a global media and information company, including labor and employment, commercial agreements across all our businesses, privacy, intellectual property, M&A, litigation, corporate governance, compliance, media law and a variety of other specialties
- The team is also responsible for the company's compliance program, including screening for compliance with international sanctions, enforcement of company policies—such as the Dow Jones Code of Conduct—and bolstering internal systems and controls
- This Assistant General Counsel role will primarily focus on antitrust matters, including compliance, investigations, M&A and strategic advice for Dow Jones' global businesses including OPIS
- In addition to antitrust responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to support Dow Jones commercial teams in a variety of commercial and contractual matters, focusing on Dow Jones' B2C businesses including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and Investor's Business Daily
- The position will report to the Deputy General Counsel in New York, NY
- Antitrust:
- Provide legal advice on antitrust matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial partnerships
- Conduct antitrust risk assessments and support antitrust compliance programs
- Represent the company in antitrust investigations and coordinate with external counsel as needed
- Monitor and analyze changes in antitrust laws and regulations, both in and outside the United States, and advise on their implications for the company
- Create training materials and conduct antitrust training for Dow Jones legal and business partners
- Commercial Contracts:
- Work with Dow Jones' experienced commercial legal team to develop skills in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business needs and legal requirements
- Provide legal guidance on contract-related matters and support contract lifecycle management
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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