SVP, Litigation

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News Media is seeking a Senior Vice President for Litigation.  Reporting to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel of FOX News Media, this is a hands-on role for a seasoned litigator who wants to run significant cases in-house at a leading national media organization.  The job is based in New York City and has a five-day, in-office requirement. 

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage FOX News Media’s litigation docket.
• Review and revise briefs and other legal filings.
• Manage discovery.
• Develop and drive litigation strategy in partnership with outside counsel.

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• J.D. from a top law school and admission to the bar in good standing
• Minimum 8 years of litigation experience at a national law firm or in government, with significant experience handling complex commercial or civil matters
• Demonstrated ability to develop case strategy and see matters through discovery, motion practice, and trial
• Excellent writer and editor, with a proven ability to turn out clear, compelling, and well-structured prose
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a varied docket and multiple deadlines at once
• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience with First Amendment or employment litigation strongly preferred
• Clerkship experience strongly preferred

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $350,000.00-450,000.00 annually. 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.

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