Director & Counsel, Employment

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

 

What You’ll Take On

• Serve as advisor and partner to Human Resources and key business leaders on all employment and employee benefit issues in North America including, for instance, issues relating to performance management, leaves and accommodations, and wage and hour compliance.
• Develop, draft, and implement company policies, employee handbooks, agreements, standards, and business procedures designed to foster compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Drive efficiencies and achieve process improvements through collaboration with Human Resources and other corporate functions.
• Negotiate and review executive employment agreements, independent contractor arrangements, and certain related vendor agreements.
• Analyze impact of legislative changes to our employment and employee benefit practices, policies, and procedures.
• Structure, negotiate, and draft settlement agreements, separation agreements, and other related agreements and policies.
• Handle in-house investigations and employee charges pending before federal and state agencies, supervising outside counsel where appropriate.
• Assist or lead in handling employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes; hands-on role in coordinating and directing case strategy, including discovery, drafting and editing briefs, internal investigations, interviewing and preparing witnesses, and negotiations with third parties.
• Provide employee training in various areas, including anti-harassment and code of business conduct.

What You Bring

• The ability to work well in a fast-paced, high volume, in-house environment, demonstrating responsiveness, good business judgment, flexibility, self-confidence, and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrable experience acting as a trusted business partner enabling businesses to measure and manage risk in a changing landscape.
• The ability to be innovative and provide creative solutions to complex legal problems.
• Deep knowledge of US employment laws, including in California, Texas, and New York. Knowledge of and experience with employee benefit laws is also highly valued.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial employment laws is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• JD from an ABA accredited university.
• Must be a member in good standing of the California or New York Bar.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant employment experience in a law firm and/or corporate law department required, including both counseling and litigation experience.
• Prior in-house experience with a public company and/or experience working with technology companies preferred.

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform