Employment & Litigation Attorney.

The Legal & Business Affairs team of Vox Media is seeking an Employment & Litigation Attorney who will be responsible for a wide array of employment & litigation matters.

Were looking for a business-minded attorney with deep experience in all aspects of employment law advising & experience with litigation.

This role will be the primary point of contact for the People team & 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 & internal business teams & 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, & who thrives individually & within a team.

As the leading modern media company, Vox Media guides its audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about whats now, whats next, & whats possible.

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

As a community of journalists & storytellers, business professionals, creators & technologists, we believe it is a moral & business imperative to amplify voices : to cultivate diversity, equity, & inclusion throughout our organization & media.

This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, & our platforms, products, & partnerships.

WHAT YOULL DO

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

WHO YOU ARE

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

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOULL WORK

This job is located in New York or DC.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life.

You can find more information about our benefits.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work.

We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences.

We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices.

We keep our for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values, & our approach to corporate citizenship.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ().

WHAT COMES NEXT

Please include your application / cover letter.

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @ email addresses, never via text message.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum & maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills & experience.