Corporate Counsel

Position at Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis is hiring a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Technology & Shopping division. In this role, you will serve as a core legal partner supporting six distinct business units, including trusted brands such as CNET, ZDNET, PC Magazine, Lifehacker, Spiceworks, Ask Men, Retail Me Not , and Mashable. This is your chance to lead impactful commercial legal initiatives!

Reporting to our Legal Department leadership based in New York and California, this full-time role offers a remote work structure with the flexibility to work out of a company office if preferred. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional, international business and sales teams to serve as a trusted resource for contract guidance and process improvements. Are you ready to see the direct impact of your legal expertise in a fast-moving digital media environment?

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including key vendor and revenue-generating contracts.
• Provide practical legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders to help business units safely achieve their operational goals.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and regulatory guidance impacting digital media, technology, and shopping services.
• Continually develop, implement, and refine internal contract processes, workflows, and team procedures to increase efficiency.
• Evaluate legal risks, recommend courses of action, and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate complex issues to legal leadership.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Sound, practical legal and business judgment with an ability to work independently in a cross-functional, international environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build productive working relationships with internal clients and cross-functional teams.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing.
• 2-4 years of experience as a practicing attorney within a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department.

Our portfolio unites the most trusted brands in tech, shopping, savings, and lifestyle to help people and businesses thrive. The CNET Group stands as the leader in tech media, offering expert editorial, insights, communities, and solutions that reach 81 million unique visitors each month. Complementing this, Ziff Davis Shopping serves as the most trusted purchase companion, delivering exceptional user and partner experiences.

We connect brands to large, contextually-aligned audiences and help users find the best offers, cash back rewards, seasonal deals, and expert content for all their shopping needs. Together, we provide a comprehensive destination for expert guidance, from critical tech decisions to everyday purchase solutions.

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals - Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, Retail Me Not , PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, Baby Center, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays
• family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it
• Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs
• Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources
• Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development…