About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

TEGNA is seeking an experienced and business-oriented attorney to provide legal support on a part-time basis. This role will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and providing practical legal guidance to internal business partners. This position is ideal for an attorney seeking flexible, project-based work who can work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
  
  • Content licensing and distribution agreements
  • Vendor and supplier agreements
  • Software licensing and SaaS agreements
  • Professional services agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • 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 appropriately 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.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background.  Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.  

Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.