Legal Counsel - Media

Rumble is the Freedom-First technology platform. We proudly offer a video platform, cloud services, advertising solutions, and a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet.

The Legal Counsel - Media will support Rumble’s video and advertising businesses, as well as intellectual property management, commercial contracting, and emerging digital asset initiatives, including non-custodial crypto products. This role is best suited for an attorney with 5–10 years of relevant experience, including in-house advisory work.

We have offices in Washington DC, Sarasota(FL), Miami(FL), and New York City. This role would be hybrid in any of these locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, services, talent, licensing, nondisclosure, and technology contracts.
• Provide practical legal advice on intellectual property, marketing, content, risk, compliance, and privacy matters.
• Support content, marketing, and media initiatives by reviewing campaigns and materials for legal and regulatory compliance, including advertising, social media, rights, and clearances.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Content, Sales, HR, Finance, Tech, and Product teams to align legal guidance with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Support legal and compliance operations, including matter management, document management, and internal training on legal policies.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of legal experience, with a mix of in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience in media, entertainment, or digital content, including advertising, content production, talent agreements, licensing, or digital platforms.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Education & Licensing

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to obtain any additional in-house authorization required by the company’s location.

Travel

• Ability to travel occasionally to Rumble office locations.

Annual Compensation Range:

$110,000 - $150,000 USD base benefits equity

Note: The salary range listed for this position is a good faith estimate based on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structure. The actual salary offered varies depending on the candidate's skill level and experience. This posting refers to an active vacancy within the organization.

Why Our Team Loves Working Here:

• We are making a significant financial impact for our video creator community; we’re proud of their success stories
• We enjoy challenging the status quo and going head-to-head against Big Tech
• We aren’t afraid to try new things; we act fast and want to win
• We pay competitive salaries and provide great benefits

EEO Statement:

Rumble is an equal opportunity employer. We promote an equal playing field where everyone has the same opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Rumble is an active participant in the e-verify program.

Physical demands of the position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time while using a computer and/or keyboard. The employee is required to communicate verbally and hear. The employee may be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including the use of computers.