Description
TEGNA Inc. is seeking an experienced and business-oriented attorney to provide legal support on a part-time basis.
The successful candidate will review, draft, and negotiate various commercial agreements, providing practical legal guidance to internal business partners.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements, including content licensing and distribution agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, software licensing and SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and marketing, advertising, and sponsorship agreements.
- Provide timely legal advice and risk assessments to internal business teams.
- Support contract management initiatives and legal process improvements.
- Assist with compliance, privacy, and corporate governance matters as needed.
- Partner with procurement, technology, finance, HR, and other departments to facilitate business objectives while managing legal risk.
- Handle special projects and legal research assignments as requested.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house and/or at a law firm.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Strong understanding of contract law and commercial transactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
- Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting media, technology, digital, or highly regulated industries is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with privacy and data protection matters.
- Prior experience supporting procurement, technology, or operational business functions.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and legal technology tools.
The pay range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 USD.
Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits, including two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) program with a company match, virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc, and therapy sessions through Spring Health. Employees also receive a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.