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 part-time growth-centric, excellence-focused Law Clerk/Legal Associate to join our team. Ideal candidates will be able to work onsite at our Texas Headquarters in Arlington.
Job Purpose
The Law Clerk/Legal Associate supports the legal team at Great American Media under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. This is a part-time position with the possibility of extension to a full-time role upon completion of law school and successful passage of the bar exam.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the executive team with research, and analysis on governance, compliance, and regulatory developments.
- Drafts, reviews, and supports distribution, commercial, and talent agreements, as well as other contracts and legal documents, to minimize risk and protect the company's legal rights.
- Supports litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, including coordination with outside counsel; assists with corporate and organizational structure matters.
- Conducts legal research; identifies, flags, and helps mitigate legal risks.
- Assists with complex cross-functional legal matters under senior counsel supervision and performs other projects and duties as assigned.
- Builds positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and supports external communications as directed.
- Collaborates effectively as part of the legal team and contributes to a positive team environment.
- Monitors and summarizes relevant legislative and industry changes for the executive team.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school (rising 3Ls, recent graduates, and bar candidates welcome).
- Prior legal internship or clerkship experience is an asset but not required.
- Foundational knowledge of corporate, litigation, and commercial law; strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills; and high professional ethics and discretion.
- Nice to have: media, entertainment, or other similar industry familiarity; prior business experience; and/or legal 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 is a part-time, remote/hybrid position working less than 30 hours per week and may require some travel.
Candidates must be available to work on a hybrid basis (in-office and remote) if extended an offer for the full-time role.
Physical requirements
To meet the essential requirements of this position, you must be able to:
- Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
- Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes
- Type and complete other meticulous tasks
- Bend and reach
- Lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Direct reports
None.
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.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Are you currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school? (rising 3Ls, recent graduates, and bar candidates welcome)
Experience:
- Contract Review: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Research: 1 year (Preferred)
- Contract Writing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
