Versant Media · 1 week ago
Counsel/Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment Law
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expVERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, seeking a Senior Counsel/Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources leaders and senior business executives. The role involves providing strategic labor and employment law advice, drafting and negotiating employment contracts, and overseeing internal investigations while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal and strategic counsel to senior leadership on various labor relations matters covering employees in news, production, technical operations, and sports, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance processing, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and union campaigns, and assist in developing and implementing company labor relations strategy
Draft, negotiate, and advise on employment contracts for on-air News and Sports talent, including anchors, reporters, correspondents, analysts, and contributors
Advise on employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; workforce restructurings; leave and accommodation matters; wage-and-hour compliance; and pay equity and labor law matters, including
Cultivate strong working relationships with union representatives, agents and counsel representing on-air talent, and internal business partners, including production, HR, finance, payroll and business & legal affairs executives
Oversee and advise on internal investigations involving workplace complaints, ensuring prompt and thorough resolution while balancing legal risk and reputational considerations
Advise on labor and employment law aspects of acquisitions, joint ventures, and content partnerships
Draft mediation briefs, settlement and separation agreements, and position statements submitted to federal, state, and local agencies
Monitor and analyze developments in labor and employment law affecting media and entertainment organizations, including changes impacting union activity, employee speech, and evolving workplace regulations, and proactively counsel stakeholders on compliance and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of the State Bar of New York, or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel
Minimum of 4 years of relevant labor and employment law experience for the Counsel level or 7 years of experience for the Senior Counsel level at a top tier law firm or corporation
Willing to work in New York City corporate office
Excellent communication skills
Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly and effectively
Ability to approach complex legal scenarios in a thoughtful and analytical fashion
Ability to explain complex legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and collaborate with clients to address business needs
Excellent judgment and ability to work with minimal oversight
Must be willing to work in New York, NY
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
Versant Media
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
Recent News
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