JD with 6-8 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling, preferably with a national law firm or in-house role at a public company
Active New York Bar membership
Proven ability to develop and execute litigation strategies
Strong independent work along with collaborative team skills
Capability to handle multiple tasks and cases simultaneously
Extensive experience advising senior executives on employment law matters
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on employment law to senior executives and HR at FOX News Media
Oversee outside counsel in employment litigation and administrative proceedings
Conduct and synthesize legal research on employment-related issues
Develop and deliver training on employment-related topics
Prepare and review employment-related legal documents
Draft and review contracts and vendor agreements as needed
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
Additional benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Full Job Description
We are looking for an exceptional experienced employment attorney to join our team as Vice President, Employment Counsel. This is an in-office position (5 days a week) based in New York City. The position reports to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel of FOX News Media but will also work closely with the Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment for Fox Corporation.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide day-to-day legal advice and counseling to FOX News Media's Executive Vice President and General Counsel and to the company's Human Resources professionals and senior executives on all aspects of employment law
Working with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel of FOX News Media, oversee outside counsel and manage all aspects of employment litigation and administrative proceedings filed against FOX News Media in New York and other states where such proceedings occur
Conduct and synthesize legal research regarding employment law and related issues
Create and/or support the development and delivery of employment-related trainings
Prepare and review employment-related documents
Periodically draft and/or review commercial contracts and vendor agreements, including non-employment related agreements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
JD with 6-8 years of employment litigation and counseling experience, preferably with a national law firm and/or in-house at a public company
New York Bar admission and an active Bar membership
Ability to formulate and execute litigation strategy
Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in team settings as needed
Ability to manage multiple tasks and matters simultaneously
Significant experience advising and counseling in-house clients, including senior executives, on all aspects of employment law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent judgment and a high level of self-direction
Ability to report to work in the company's New York City offices daily (i.e., this is not a remote or hybrid position)
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $247,000.00-320,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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About Fox Corporation
Fox Corporation is an American media company that was founded in 2019. The company is headquartered in New York City and operates through its subsidiaries, which include Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox Broadcasting Company. Fox Corporation is primarily involved in the production and distribution of news, sports, and entertainment content through various media platforms, including television, radio, and digital media. The company is known for its conservative-leaning news coverage and has been the subject of controversy in recent years. Fox Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
