Counsel/ Senior Counsel - Washington DC, United States - Kuraray America, Inc.

Kuraray America, Inc. Washington DC, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

WHO WE ARE

The Legal & Business Affairs team of Vox Media has an opening for a Counsel or Senior Counsel (commensurate with experience), with primary responsibilities in the areas of litigation and employment. This role helps to manage our litigation docket, including copyright, defamation, privacy and employment related claims. Additionally, this role will also help support our People Team by researching relevant areas of federal, state, and local employment laws, crafting policies that keep Vox Media at the forefront of best employment practice, and work on employee relations matters. This is a hybrid position based out of either our Washington D.C. or New York, NY office, and reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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 primary point of contact both internally and externally on unfiled disputes or claims, including fact-finding, response drafting responses, 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, and managing outside counsel costs.
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 needs arise.

WHO YOU ARE

JD from accredited law school and licensed to practice law and in good standing.
At least two years' relevant litigation and employment experience, either in an in-house or law firm setting (some in-house experience preferred but not required).
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.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

While we prefer that this job is based in either Washington, DC or New York, this job can be remote or regional to either Washington, DC or New York to allow periodic travel to Vox Media offices.

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 here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is 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 recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.

Vox Media is 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. 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

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. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and 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 and experience.

Pay Range

$140,000—$178,000 USD

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