Description:

Job Description:
About Us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do:
The Employment Counsel will advise stakeholders across Viasat on a wide range of labor and employment matters, with a primary focus on legal support in the United States. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day practical advice and counselling to Viasat's People and Culture (HR) (“P&C”) team, and will manage employment-litigation as needed.

As a key member of the Viasat Legal team, the successful candidate will strategically influence business stakeholders at all levels to appropriately recognize and mitigate risk. With the assistance of outside counsel as needed, the successful candidate will also be called upon to provide legal support in certain markets outside the United States, such as Mexico, Brazil and Australia.

The Day-To-Day:

Provide legal support to the business areas and P&C covering all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on the law in California where Viasat has a significant employee presence.
Provide advice and strategy recommendations on a wide range of employment topics including hiring, promotions, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, location/entity management, terminations, reorganizations, contingent worker management, sick leave, working time regulations, and other areas relating to employment law.
Draft and review a wide range of employment related documents (e.g., employment contracts, agreements, contingent worker agreements, compensation letters, etc.) and relevant employment policies.
Oversee employment litigation and related disputes, including cost-effective management of outside counsel.

What You'll Need:

Minimum 4 years of experience in labor and employment law, either in-house or at a law firm.
Highly responsive to internal clients and business stakeholders.
Impeccable attention to detail and strong written work product.
Pragmatic, commercial approach to advising internal clients.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to think practically when considering risks and be solution-oriented with advice.
Genuine interest in learning the labor and employment laws in international jurisdictions as needed, and to advise global members of the Viasat team.
Collaborative team player with flexibility to align with colleagues in different time zones.
Proven negotiation skills.
Willingness to handle matters outside primary area of expertise.
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
Good common sense.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

What will help you on the job

Significant experience with labor and employment law in California is a plus, but not essential
Experience working in a global organization and supporting employees across multiple jurisdictions.

Salary Range:
$137,500.00 - $230,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $170,500.00- $255,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.