• Advise management and talent business partners on employment law issues
• Oversee and collaborate with the senior employment paralegal in drafting and advising employment and talent contracts
• Represent the Company in employment litigation matters alongside outside and internal counsel
• Support and advise on internal investigations of employment-related complaints

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
Admission to Georgia or New York State Bar in good standing; or willingness to be Registered In-House Counsel in New York
Minimum 8+ years of experience advising on employment law matters, drafting and advising on employment and talent agreements and handling employment litigation cases
Experience in the entertainment industry and high-speed news environment preferred
Strong legal knowledge and skills as well as superior critical thinking, analytical, negotiating, drafting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to explain legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively, and collaborate with stakeholders to address business needs
Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to prioritize work and address urgent requests from executives and other legal counsel

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Hard Skills

employment law
drafting contracts
employment litigation
internal investigations
legal analysis
negotiation
problem-solving
critical thinking
legal advising
talent agreements

Soft Skills

collaboration
communication
creativity
consensus building
self-starter
motivation
prioritization
analytical skills
negotiating skills
ability to explain legal concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Georgia State Bar
New York State Bar
Registered In-House Counsel

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