Corporate Counsel

Great American Media; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

STD and LTD

Life insurance and AD&D

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Great American Media is seeking a growth-focused Corporate Counsel to join its legal team in Arlington, TX. This full-time attorney role supports corporate, commercial, compliance, and general matters under supervision. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house, and a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school. The position offers a hybrid schedule (onsite Tue/Wed/Thu; remote Mon/Fri) at the Texas headquarters, with potential for fully remote consideration depending on

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred).
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, in-house preferred; law firm experience in corporate, commercial, media or entertainment matters considered.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, compliance and general business law; excellent analytical, writing, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory research for leadership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution, commercial, vendor, marketing, talent and other agreements to protect company rights.
• Support litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings; coordinate with outside counsel and corporate structuring matters.
• Conduct legal research, identify risks, and advise on day-to-day business operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Contract drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Company Overview

Great American Media is home to the family-friendly and faith driven portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are committed to providing an uncompromised, uplifting environment that celebrates Faith, Family, and Country for the entire family. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.

We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused Corporate Counsel to join our team. Ideal candidates will be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Texas Headquarters in Arlington (typically onsite Tues/Wed/Thurs and remote Mon/Fri).

Job Purpose

The Corporate Counsel supports the legal team at Great American Media under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. This is a full-time attorney role for a lawyer with 1--3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house legal department, who will assist with corporate, commercial, compliance, and general legal matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the legal and executive teams with research and analysis on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory developments.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates distribution, commercial, vendor, marketing, talent, and other agreements and legal documents to minimize risk and protect the company's legal rights.
• Supports litigation, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and pre-dispute matters, including coordination with outside counsel; assists with corporate and organizational structure matters.
• Conducts legal research; identifies, evaluates, and helps mitigate legal risks in day-to-day business operations.
• Assists with cross-functional legal matters under senior counsel supervision and performs other projects and duties as assigned.
• Builds positive working relationships with internal business stakeholders and provides practical, business-oriented legal support under appropriate supervision.
• Collaborates effectively as part of the legal team and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Monitors and summarizes relevant legislative, regulatory, and industry changes for the legal and executive teams.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably Texas, in good standing.
• 1--3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house legal department; law firm experience with corporate, commercial, media, entertainment, or comparable matters will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of corporate, commercial, compliance, and general business law; strong analytical, research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills; and high professional ethics and discretion.
• Nice to have: media, entertainment, streaming, advertising, technology, or other similar industry familiarity; prior in-house or business experience; and strong contract drafting experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Working Conditions

This position is in an office environment and may require some travel. The hybrid schedule typically consists of being onsite Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and remote Monday/Friday.

Depending on the candidate's location, we may consider a fully remote position.

Compensation, Benefits and Application Process

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D plus voluntary supplemental options
• Pet Insurance
• Comprehensive paid time off -- vacation, sick leave and holidays

GAC Media, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.