Counsel/Senior Counsel

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Kuraray America , Inc. Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Counsel or Senior Counsel to join our Legal & Business Affairs team at Vox Media. This role will be responsible for managing our litigation docket, including copyright, defamation, privacy, and employment-related claims.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Company's response to copyright disputes, including researching facts and relevant law, drafting responses to demands, negotiating resolutions with opposing parties, and drafting settlement agreements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact both internally and externally on unfiled disputes or claims, including fact-finding, response drafting, and settlement/resolution.
  • Work closely with and manage outside counsel for filed lawsuits by reviewing pleadings, advising on case strategy, and supporting internal discovery efforts.
  • Litigation and subpoena support, including managing and issuing litigation holds, submitting claims to insurance, and working with our carriers to achieve coverage.
  • Provide comprehensive and practical legal advice to our People Team and managers on various aspects of day-to-day employment-related topics, including advising on performance management and terminations, hiring, employee/contractor classification, DEI+, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
  • Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies, including our employee handbook and related policies, offer letters, deal memos, severance agreements, and incentive plans.
  • 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.
  • Manage and work with outside counsel to support immigration matters.
  • Assist with other legal matters as needed.

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing.
  • At least two years' relevant litigation and employment experience, either in an in-house or law firm setting.
  • 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.
  • Resourceful and proactive, with a strong ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs.
  • An ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines.

What We Offer

This is a permanent, full-time position with comprehensive benefits. We pride ourselves in providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Why Vox Media?

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products, and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

We will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact our People & Culture team.

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