AddressUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an exceptional Lawyer to join our Legal team as a Senior Counsel/Vice President, Employment Litigation, Executive Compensation, and ESG (flexibility on level based on experience).
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all aspects of Employment Litigation and related administrative proceedings filed in New York and other States
- Manage all aspects of annual structure and day-to-day implementation of public-company long-term incentive equity plan (U.S. and foreign) and provide legal advice on related SEC disclosure (proxy statement, section 16 filings, etc.)
- Periodically present seminars to Fox’s employees on various topics (e.g., harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; etc.) and prepare materials as needed for those presentations
- Be assigned to other non-litigation projects as needed (e.g., legal research, creating or revising Company policies and procedures, preparing legal update Memos for Human Resources and other executives; etc.)
- Oversee compliance with ESG-related and human capital management rules and regulations, and provide legal advice on designing, implementing, and disclosing ESG efforts in our CSR report, CDP, or other environmental-related reports
- Regularly engage with ESG rating firms to provide the most updated information
- Regularly provide legal advice and counseling to various Fox business units (News, Sports, Television Stations, etc.) on all aspects of employment law, including issues of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, the hiring process, discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour issues, employee investigations, etc.
- Regularly provide legal advice on HR-related global sourcing agreements (employee benefits, retirement, recruiters, etc.)
- Provide legal advice on the structure of subsidiary-level compensation plans (phantom stock, bonus plans)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Law school degree with at least 6-8 years of Employment Litigation, executive compensation, and ESG experience at a top law firm (and/or in-house)
- Prior experience advising and counseling clients on employment, executive compensation, and ESG-related matters
- Ability to formulate and execute litigation strategy
- Ability to work independently, but also collaboratively in team settings as needed
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of self-direction and sound judgment
- New York Bar admission
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Active Bar membership
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $290,000.00-320,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY.
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.
