General Counsel

General Counsel Attorney

Location : West Palm Beach, FL

Organization : Citizen Journalism Foundation & O'Keefe Media Group

Reports To : CEO

About Us

Citizen Journalism Foundation (CJF) and O'Keefe Media Group (OMG) are organizations dedicated to promoting transparency, freedom of speech, and independent journalism. As an integral part of our mission, we provide support to citizen journalists and investigative reporters by ensuring that they are well-equipped legally to carry out their important work. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and committed General Counsel Attorney to support our legal needs across both organizations.

Position Overview

The General Counsel Attorney will play a critical role in overseeing and managing all legal matters for the Citizen Journalism Foundation and O'Keefe Media Group. This includes providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and offering strategic guidance related to journalism and publishing efforts. This role will also involve developing and managing a nationwide network of pro bono attorneys to support the mission of the organizations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic legal professional with experience in media law, nonprofit law, and a passion for supporting the growth of citizen journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Review :

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including partnerships, publishing agreements, and collaborations.

Provide legal counsel on issues related to journalism, publishing, and media, including First Amendment rights, defamation, intellectual property, and other areas relevant to our mission.

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the leadership teams of CJF and OMG, offering counsel on various operational, strategic, and risk-related matters.

Establish and nurture a network of attorneys across the United States who are willing to provide affordable or pro bono legal support to assist with litigation, legal inquiries, and other legal needs aligned with the mission of CJF and OMG.

Provide oversight and guidance for any legal disputes or litigation involving CJF or OMG, including working with external attorneys when necessary.

Collaborate with the executive team to develop legal strategies that support the organizations' goals while minimizing potential legal risks.

Provide training to staff and contributors on legal issues related to journalism, publishing, and ethics.

Qualifications

Compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position at our West Palm Beach office.