OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Counsel, Labor Relations who will report to the Vice President, Labor Relations and support several FOX Corporation companies/brands, including FOX Entertainment, FOX Sports, FOX Studio Lot, and new media productions throughout the United States and abroad. This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal and other counsel on various labor relations issues, including collective bargaining, grievance handling, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and union campaigns
Represent FOX clients in negotiation of both single and multi-employer collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the FOX Corp. companies, including developing negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations
Advise leadership on legal proceedings such as NLRB matters
Investigate and address union grievances
Analyze collective bargaining agreements (e.g., to ensure compliance with negotiated contract terms) and advise leadership accordingly in several internal departments, including production, finance, distribution, publicity/marketing, creative, and Business & Legal Affairs
Collect and analyze information regarding company practices and the financial impact of collective bargaining agreement terms for use in contract negotiations and other business purposes
Establish and maintain effective relationships with various industry labor organizations
Collaborate with other departments (including employment legal and employee relations) as needed on labor issues
Conduct legal research relating to labor relations issues as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Excellent academic credentials, a JD degree, and current State Bar membership
2-5 years of relevant litigation, labor relations, and/or business/legal affairs experience
Experience negotiating contract terms, preferably terms of collective bargaining agreements
Strong analytical abilities and a strategic thought process with excellent communication and collaborative skills
Ability to analyze financial data and contract terms
Ability to work variable hours and travel as needed
Excellent judgment and the ability to work independently

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

California Bar membership
Experience working in the entertainment and/or broadcast industry, including with entertainment industry unions and guilds

#LI-DNI

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 $179,000.00-205,000.00 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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Counsel, Labor Relations

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