Legal Intern

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia News Corp Full time

Job Description

:

About News Corp:

News Corp is a global diversified media and information services company comprising of

businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing,

digital real estate services, cable network programming and pay-TV distribution. Headquartered

in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia,

and the United Kingdom and are distributed under some of the world's most recognizable and

respected brands.

Job Summary: Legal Internship

Based out of News Corp global Headquarters in New York, the News Corp legal team has a full-

time (approx. 35 hours per week) position available for an intern for the summer of 2024. The

legal intern will research and write briefs on a variety of issues including generative AI, privacy,

section 230, competition issues, and related topics. The intern can expect to prepare briefing

memos, contracts and other written materials and will have the opportunity to attend client

meetings, hearings and other relevant events.

Applicants must be highly motivated self-starters, well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to

work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They must also have the ability to handle multiple

assignments, meet tight deadlines, and make decisions relying upon sound judgment. Strong

research and writing skills are required.

Qualifications:

● Candidate should be a first or second year law student

● Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as

part of a team

● Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to work and thrive in a fast-

paced environment, with the ability to handle multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines,

and make decisions relying upon sound judgment

● Must possess strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

● Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet and

electronic information sources that are beneficial.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities/projects include (and are not limited to):

● Assist legal team members with research on a variety of topics and preparing briefing

materials and summaries relating to regulatory developments and compliance and legal

issues

● Assist in reviewing and updating policies, protocols and guidance documentation; Ensure

documents are consistent with defined terms and recommending best approach when

inconsistencies are identified

● Shadowing members of the legal team across various various functions, including but not

limited to litigation, AntiTrust, Intellectual property, Data Privacy, M&A, SEC Reporting

and Global Compliance

● Join weekly/bi-weekly team meetings, participate in hearings and negotiations with

internal and external stakeholders

● Researching and analyzing legal precedent and opinion about Section 230 of the

Communications Decency Act and assessing applications for generative artificial

intelligence applications, to inform News Corp's positions

● Researching liability regimes for artificial intelligence and large digital platforms

● Reviewing and analyzing regulatory developments in the US relating to news publishers,

large digital platforms and artificial intelligence firms

● Analyzing regulatory approaches regarding text-and-data mining

● Assist with administering intellectual property portfolio to include, copyright

registrations and trademarks

● Assist with the review of company’s compliance under new data privacy laws

Job Category:

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.


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