Description:

The Legal & Business Affairs team of An American Mass Media Company is seeking an Employment and Litigation Counsel who will be responsible for a wide array of employment and litigation matters. We're looking for a business-minded attorney with deep experience in all aspects of employment law advising and experience with litigation. This role will be the primary point of contact for the People team and will advise on all aspects of employment advising in the employee life-cycle. In addition this role will help manage the litigation docket along with other team members.

This position reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel while working closely with other members of the Legal & Business Affairs department and internal business teams and leadership across the company. This position is perfect for an attorney who has demonstrated leadership skills, a broad range of experience with employment law advising, and who thrives individually and within a team.

As the leading modern media company, An American Mass Media Company guides its audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible.

Within An American Mass Media Company, the Legal & Business Affairs team has a reputation for rolling up our sleeves and figuring things out. Colleagues turn to the Legal & Business Affairs team not only for policy-setting, risk assessment, and negotiations, but also to help make business decisions and help shape the strategy of the company.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

What You'll Do:

Provide comprehensive and practical legal advice and counseling to our People team and managers on all aspects of the employee life cycle.
Advise on federal, state and local employment laws and issues related to performance management and terminations, hiring, employee/contractor classification, DEI+, wage and hour, leaves, accommodations, discrimination/harassment, and other workplace issues.
Provide advice and support for internal investigations and employee relations matters.
Draft, review, analyze and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies, including our employee handbook and related policies, offer letters, deal memos, severance agreements, and bonus compensation plans.
Collaborate with the People and Communications team on internal communications and advise on legal risks.
Research and monitor developments in employment laws and develop and implement internal practices and policies to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
Assist with employment, copyright, defamation, and other claims. Work closely with outside counsel to review pleadings, advise on strategy, and support internal discovery efforts.
Manage and work with outside counsel to support immigration matters.
Assist with other legal matters as needs arise.

Who You Are:

JD from accredited law school and licensed to practice law and in good standing.
4+ years of relevant employment experience, preference for candidates with both law firm and in-house experience.
Familiarity with employee benefits or unionized environments is a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, good judgment, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment.
Experience interacting with and advising all levels of leadership, including summarizing risk assessments, communicating complex topics, and providing thoughtful business guidance.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Resourceful and proactive, with a strong ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.
Proven ability to independently handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Works well under pressure and manages multiple high priority projects and deadlines.