General Counsel - Minneapolis, MN, United States - Solutus Legal Search

Description

Our client, American Public Media Group (APMG), one of the largest public media companies in the nation, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist with their search for a stellar General Counsel (GC) with a passion for this creative and exciting space.

APMG's mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. The GC will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team and will report directly to the CEO.

The leader will serve as GC for the non-profit organizations Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) and the for-profit entity ClearSpring Holdings.

Paul, Minnesota and will require in-office presence 3x per week.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the GC will oversee all legal affairs, working in tandem with the senior Executive Leadership Team and governing boards.

Positioned at the forefront of pivotal decisions, the GC will serve as the overall leader of the legal function as well as a trusted partner and strategic advisor, guiding the organization towards success.

This dynamic role not only involves legal matters, it also will shape enterprise-level strategy and business decisions, having a direct impact in propelling our business and mission forward.

Provide legal expertise and advise on all legal topics including complex commercial and licensing transactions, media rights, government affairs/funding, privacy, intellectual property, FCC regulations, employment, and union matters.

Effectively manage the entire legal functions for APMG, modeling superior ethics, legal competence, and overall professionalism.
Serve as strategic business partner as the organization advances through its three-year strategy and digital transformation.
Work across the multiple legal entities to provide legal and executive leadership.

Serve as the Board secretary and lead on general corporate and corporate governance matters, while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Develop, implement, and execute policies and procedures that further the organization's business goals.
Advance issues of equity, inclusion, diversity, and access across the enterprise.
15+ years of legal experience, preferably in a non-profit or media broadcasting company.
~ Possess a passion for the work of non-profits and having an impact in the community and nation.
~ Close partnership and interaction with governing boards.
~ Experience with employment law and labor unions is preferred.
~ Executive presence.
~ Strong relationship building skills.
~ privacy and data protection matters.
Background from a regulatory environment, particularly the FCC.
Experience with M&A and partnership transactions.
Compensation is competitive with a base salary between $300,000 to $330,000 plus a target bonus and benefits.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful public media company that touches millions of lives every day and is playing a leading role in the rapidly changing media landscape.

Together with a high-performing executive team, the GC will help architect and drive APMG's digital and cultural transformation. This person will have meaningful impact at the individual, community, and national levels.

American Public Media Group (APMG) is the parent organization for the brands American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, and LAist.

The organizations' programming can be heard on nearly 1,000 public radio stations and reaches 17 million listeners each week, and our suite of podcasts delivers over 18 million downloads every month.

Our offerings include MPRNews, YourClassical, The Current, Marketplace, BBC News World Service, Brains On, The recipient of multiple awards including Peabody, Edward R Murrow regional and national awards, a Gracie and duPont Silver Baton award, APMG is recognized leader in the field of media.

The organization offers a wide array of public services including news,

investigative journalism, classical music, and new music across terrestrial and digital platforms and is proving to be a transformative force in the field of media, both public and commercial.

APMG has consolidated operating revenues of $161MM, total assets of more than $440MM, an employee base of 650 employees, over 200,000 members and state-of-the-art broadcast and production facilities in Saint Paul, MN, Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, Washington, DC.

We lead with respect and inclusion.
We are creative and bold.