Description:

An American Mass Media and Entertainment Conglomerate Company seeks a Senior Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel for Universal Destinations & Experiences across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

Provide employment law advice and counsel to human resources, management, business affairs and other internal lawyers across the company on a variety of employment-related matters in connection with new business ventures and ongoing operations, including but not limited to employment policy development and application, workforce management, recruiting & hiring, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, and wage-and-hour issues
Provide strategic legal oversight of UDX-wide programs and projects to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while promoting consistency, efficiency and risk management
Lead and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive project management efforts, ensuring the timely and strategic implementation of employment-related processes
Provide advice and counsel on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints, ensuring that claims are promptly and thoroughly investigated and documented appropriately
Represent the Company in the handling of all aspects of the pre-litigation process, including conducting internal investigations, drafting responses to federal and state agency charges of discrimination, and participating in mediation and drafting statements and settlement agreements accordingly
Partner with Labor Relations on various matters involving represented employees
Monitor federal, state and local legal developments and advise on compliance with applicable laws
Create and deliver management and employee training programs

Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:

Law degree
Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar in the jurisdiction where the role is based, or a member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel in that jurisdiction
Minimum of 7 years employment law experience

Desired Characteristics:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly, effectively and strategically
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
Ability to build relationships across a large organization
Experience advising employers regarding rights and obligations under the National Labor Relations Act and other labor relations regulations