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Silverman Shin & Schneider PLLC

<p>Well established Downtown Manhattan Insurance Defense firm seeks a legal secretary with 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience. This position will require the ability to prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, as well as handle e-filing, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)</p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p>&middot; Strong organizational and communication skills</p><p>&middot; Self-starter</p><p>Responsibilities:<br/>- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff<br/>- Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, and motions<br/>- Assist with document organization and management using iManage or similar software<br/>- Maintain client files and ensure all documents are scanned, properly filed and organized<br/>- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness<br/>- Assist with drafting correspondence and client communications<br/>- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence</p><p>Requirements:<br/>- Proven experience as a legal secretary or similar role<br/>- Proficient in data entry and document management<br/>- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures<br/>- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks<br/>- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed<br/>- Strong written and verbal communication skills<br/>- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to join our legal team. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. If you meet the requirements listed above, please submit your resume for consideration to Sharon McRae Hudson at shudson@silverfirm.com</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><p>&middot; 401(k)</p><p>&middot; Health insurance</p><p>Schedule:</p><p>&middot; Monday to Friday</p><p>Travel requirement:</p><p>&middot; No travel</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Legal Secretary

NBCUniversal

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.</p><p>
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.</p><p>
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Role Purpose</b><br>
NBCUniversal is looking for a Paralegal to support the Privacy Legal team. The team works with internal business units and enterprise clients to develop data collection and processing strategies that align with both global legal requirements and business goals. We are seeking a candidate to coordinate with the Privacy lawyers and collaborate with clients across NBCUniversal&rsquo;s portfolio of companies, including marketing, advertising, product and technology, operations, HR, and film and TV productions. The role will support the team by providing timely and practical guidance related to the collection, use, sharing and deletion of personal data. The paralegal will also draft and review agreements, assist with the review of Privacy Impact Assessments, and help maintain the team&rsquo;s forms and best-practice documentation.<br>
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Partner with lawyers on the team to provide legal services, including:</p><ul><li>
Conduct global legal research and summarize new legislative requirements</li><li>
Assist with review of Privacy Impact Assessments, coordinating with Privacy Analysts and lawyers</li><li>
Review documentation to ensure consistency with guidelines and privacy laws</li><li>
Draft, review and support the negotiation of contracts, data protection agreements, data transfer agreements, and other legal documents</li><li>
Organize and enhance management of Company privacy policies, notices, agreements, and procedures</li><li>
Develop and maintain documentation protocols for tracking templates</li><li>
Assist in training other stakeholders in contractual requirements, playbooks, and new templates</li><li>
Collaborate with the team to draft and update FAQs, guidelines, consents, and other notices</li><li>
Identify, analyze, and summarize practical, responsive solutions and advice relating to compliance with global privacy laws, regulations, and best practices</li><li>
Help coordinate, prioritize, and streamline legal support with the team</li><li>
Contribute to the development of the Privacy Program, including reviewing, drafting, and updating supporting documentation (e.g. Standards and Guidelines).</li><li>
Support filing and documentation of work product and monitoring for internal and external deadlines</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Basic Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or Paralegal Certificate</li><li>
3+ years of experience providing paralegal support at a law firm or in-house</li><li>
Background in all or some of the following areas: data privacy, technology, vendor management, info security</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Characteristics</b></p><ul><li>
Significant experience in drafting and reviewing agreements</li><li>
Sound, practical business judgment and demonstrated ability to approach complex scenarios thoughtfully and analytically</li><li>
Positive, &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills</li><li>
Solid attention to detail</li><li>
Ability to recognize and respond quickly and pragmatically to time-sensitive situations</li><li>
Adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters and priorities and conflicting deadlines, and to develop new areas of expertise as business needs evolve</li><li>
Ability to build strong relationships with internal clients across multiple business units</li><li>
Ability to learn quickly while operating in a self-directed environment</li><li>
Teamwork-oriented attitude</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint and other related tools</li><li>
Tech savvy &ndash; able to quickly grasp new software and adeptly navigate through various platforms</li><li>
CIPP preferred but not required</li></ul><p>
This position has been designated as <b>hybrid</b>, which currently requires contributing from the <b>New York, NY </b>office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.</p><p>
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.</p><p><b>
Salary range: $62,000 - $85,000.</b></p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p><p>
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.</p></div>

Paralegal, Privacy

Simon Meyrowitz & Meyrowitz, P.C

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>Small midtown law firm located near Grand Central Terminal seeks a newly admitted attorney or a candidate soon to be admitted, to participate in both Litigation and Commercial Real Estate transactions.</p><p>Must be admitted to the NY Bar or have admission pending. If you have passed the NY Bar and are awaiting admission we will consider your application.</p><p>The position requires that you work in our office.</p><p>The salary for the position is $80,000 if you are not yet admitted and $90,000 upon admission or if you have already been admitted.</p><p>Please submit a cover letter including salary request and submit a resume.</p><p><b>Requirements and skills</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accrdited law school</li><li>Admission to the NY Bar in good standing or admission pending</li><li>Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Proficient in conducting legal research using LexisNexis</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>New York, NY 10017 (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Relocate:</p><ul><li>New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Attorney - Entry Level

Warner Music Group

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
At Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Curiosity: We do our best work when we&rsquo;re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.</li><li> Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.</li><li> Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.</div><div>
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.</div><div>
Job Title: Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs</div><div></div><div>
A little bit about our team:</div><div></div><div>
The Digital Legal Affairs team is a part of WMG&rsquo;s corporate legal department. The team is charged with negotiating and drafting WMG&rsquo;s key global, multi-territory, and US digital deals in tandem with WMG&rsquo;s Digital Strategy and Business Development team. The Digital Legal Affairs team also contributes to digital licensing policy and strategy and coordinates digital deal implementation. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Legal Affairs, and ultimately to the General Counsel. In addition to working with the rest of the Digital Legal Affairs team and the Digital Strategy and Business Development team on a day-to-day basis, the role involves regular communication with WMG&rsquo;s labels, Warner Chappell Music, others in the corporate legal department and internal business units and constituencies (e.g., Digital Marketing, Finance, Reporting, Operations, Royalty Accounting, Litigation, Tax, etc.) on important topics raised by digital deals and developments.</div><div></div><div>
Your role:</div><div></div><div>
As Associate Counsel in Digital Legal Affairs, you will draft and negotiate complex and often first-of-kind digital music licensing deals (e.g., subscription streaming, ad-supported streaming, webcasting, social media platforms, services at the intersection of music and AI, gaming, fitness, VR &amp; AR, and other emerging technologies), support various aspects of the deal-making process, advise and execute on digital strategy, and brief WMG&rsquo;s senior management on digital deals and developments. You will be required to function, at a fast pace, in collaboration with a highly sophisticated in-house team of experts in their fields.</div><div></div><div>
Here you&rsquo;ll get to:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Negotiate deals for the digital exploitation of audio and video music content, including with digital service providers, social media platforms, app developers, digital content aggregators, emerging tech companies, and AI platforms</div></li><li><div>
Draft agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., summaries, presentation decks) as part of such deals and provide advice to WMG business units to ensure compliance with contractual obligations</div></li><li><div>
Report on developments relating to specific deals and intellectual property law and policy to WMG&rsquo;s senior management, including the General Counsel and other C-suite executives, as well as to various WMG business units, including the Legal &amp; Business Affairs departments of WMG&rsquo;s labels and Warner Chappell Music</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to internal discussions on new digital strategy and policies relating to developments in business and the law, including those related to AI, as well as lead in authoring and enforcing the resulting policies</div></li><li><div>
Manage and respond to inquiries from WMG business units and international affiliates on matters related to WMG digital deals, digital policies, and a host of related issues/matters</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About you:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Four to eight years of relevant transactional legal experience</div></li><li><div>
At least two years of direct work experience negotiating digital distribution transactions in-house at a music company (in a recorded music or music publishing division), media company or technology company licensing music or other content, or at a law firm</div></li><li><div>
J.D. and active license to practice law in New York State</div></li><li><div>
Understanding of and experience with content licensing, digital media and intellectual property law and the legal implications of AI</div></li><li><div>
Strong negotiation skills and experience (in particular, the ability to lead and manage negotiations with a multiplicity of parts), as well as strong analytical and organizational skills</div></li><li><div>
Refined and well-practiced drafting skills (in particular, the ability to develop and draft legal provisions that address creative solutions in areas with evolving legal guidance)</div></li><li><div>
Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen</div></li><li><div>
Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly</div></li><li><div>
Strong familiarity with new technology developments, including AI, and related legal issues</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love it if you also had:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
A passion for the intersection of music, business, law, and technology</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with the recorded music and music publishing industries, as well as related legal issues and recent developments</div></li><li><div>
Particular experience and background in commercial negotiations and counseling with respect to AI and copyright</div></li></ul><div><br>
About us:</div><div></div><div>
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world&rsquo;s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.</div><div></div><div>
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.</div><div></div><div>
Love this job and want to apply?</div><div></div><div>
Click the &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.</div><div></div><div>
Don&rsquo;t be discouraged if you don&rsquo;t hear from us right away. We&rsquo;re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.</div><div></div><div>
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.</div><div></div><div>
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This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.</div><div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div>
Salary Range<div></div>
$160,000 to $200,000 Annually<div></div>
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.<div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div>
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Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs

Sony

<div><div>Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.</div><div></div><div><br>
POSITION SUMMARY</div><div>
Sony Corporation of America (&ldquo;SCA&rdquo;) is seeking a Spring 2026 law student intern to support the Legal Department. This is a paid internship and the intern will assist lawyers in transactional, litigation and corporate matters. SCA&rsquo;s law student intern program is designed to provide the intern with hands-on training in a real-world environment of an in-house legal department. Assignments will vary and may include researching and drafting memos, reviewing agreements and other legal documents, attending client meetings, negotiations, etc.</div><div></div><div>
Interns will work in person at least 1-2 days in the NYC office for approximately 15-20 hours/week.</div><div></div><div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION</div></div><div><div>
Your qualifications and experience should include:</div></div><ul><li><div>
Experience/background/course work/other indicia of interest in the fields of technology, media, or similar industries</div></li><li><div>
Minimum of 3.0 GPA</div></li><li><div>
Prior law firm/judicial internship or related internship experience is a plus</div></li><li><div>
Highly organized and detail-oriented</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and oral communication skills</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks until they are completed</div></li><li><div>
Experience in discreetly handling confidential information preferred</div></li><li><div>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite</div></li><li><div>
Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school</div></li><li><div>
If applicant is seeking course credit, such applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school internship/externship or clinical program</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample and copy of law school transcript as part of the application materials</div></li><li><div>
Available to work starting January 2026 until the end of Spring 2026 semester</div></li><li><div>
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><i>
The target hourly rate for this internship is $</i><i>23.00</i><i> per hour</i><i>. </i><i>The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime</i><i>.</i></div><div></div><div>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.</div><div></div><div>
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America</div><div>
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at <div>careers@sonyusa.com</div> or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.</div><div></div><div>
We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: <div>www.sonyjobs.com</div>. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact <div>careers@sonyusa.com</div> before submitting any information.</div><div></div><div><div>
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Legal Intern

James E. Iniguez & Associates, PLLC

<p>Divorce and Family Law practice serving a clientele ranging from middle class to high net worth individuals. We accept cases in the matrimonial and family courts located within New York City, Westchester, and Nassau counties. Recently admitted and early career attorneys are encouraged to apply. Great place to work if you plan to work for yourself someday.</p><ul><li>Assess and advise client on the division of marital assets</li><li>Keep client files properly organized and up to date on a paperless computer filing system.</li><li>Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, statements of net worth, settlement agreements, real estate contracts, judgments, and orders.</li><li>Collaborate with lawyers and staff in a non-hierarchical working environment.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Admitted to the bar in New York State.</li><li>Excellent writing and communication skills.</li><li>Licensed Notary Public.</li><li>Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred, but not required.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $79,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Divorce and Family Law Attorney

Sonder Consultants

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PE Associate (Attorney) - NYC

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