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Dow Jones Assistant General Counsel – Antitrust and Commercial in NEW YORK, New York

Job Description:

Role: Assistant General Counsel – Antitrust and Commercial

About the Team :

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.

About the Role :

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.

You Will :

  • 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.

You Have:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law sc.

  • Admission to the bar.

  • 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.

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Retirement Plans

  • Comprehensive Insurance Plans

  • Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

  • Education Benefits

  • Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

  • Commuter Transit Program

  • Subscription Discounts

  • Employee Referral Program

Learn more about all our US benefits.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Legal

Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $210,000 - $255,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 42970

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