Vice President, Employment Counsel
Company websitefox.com (FOX, opens in new tab)
Base salary $247K to $320K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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
We are looking for an exceptional experienced employment attorney to join our team as Vice President, Employment Counsel. This is an in-office position (5 days a week) based in New York City. The position reports to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel of FOX News Media but will also work closely with the Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment for Fox Corporation.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide day-to-day legal advice and counseling to FOX News Media’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel and to the company’s Human Resources professionals and senior executives on all aspects of employment law
Working with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel of FOX News Media, oversee outside counsel and manage all aspects of employment litigation and administrative proceedings filed against FOX News Media in New York and other states where such proceedings occur
Conduct and synthesize legal research regarding employment law and related issues
Create and/or support the development and delivery of employment-related trainings
Prepare and review employment-related documents
Periodically draft and/or review commercial contracts and vendor agreements, including non-employment related agreements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
JD with 6-8 years of employment litigation and counseling experience, preferably with a national law firm and/or in-house at a public company
New York Bar admission and an active Bar membership
Ability to formulate and execute litigation strategy
Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in team settings as needed
Ability to manage multiple tasks and matters simultaneously
Significant experience advising and counseling in-house clients, including senior executives, on all aspects of employment law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent judgment and a high level of self-direction
Ability to report to work in the company’s New York City offices daily (i.e., this is not a remote or hybrid position)
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 $247,000.00-320,000.00 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Source: FOX on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($247,000) is above 81% of the 322 Legal roles in New York listed on this site. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $226,875.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Vice President, Employment Counsel (this listing) | $247K - $320K |
| VP, Media Technology Engineering | $247K - $288K |
| VP, Programmatic, Red Seat Ventures | $247K - $300K |
| Senior Vice President, Unscripted Studio - Production | $275K - $350K |
| VP, Digital Growth and Product Marketing | $206K - $250K |
| Senior Vice President, Development – FOX Creator Studio | $296K - $350K |
| Morning Show Anchor/Reporter | $190K - $205K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York, New York, USA
te and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $247,000.00-320,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annu
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