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Sr. Counsel, Employment LegalThe Walt Disney Company (Corporate) • Encino, California, USA
Sr. Counsel, Employment Legal

Sr. Counsel, Employment Legal

The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) • Encino, California, USA
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role & Team

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The successful candidate for this Senior Counsel position will be an integral part of Disney’s Employment Law team, working on employment matters from the routine to the revolutionary. This position will provide employment legal support to Disney’s Florida-based businesses, predominantly handling matters concerning cast members at the Walt Disney World Resort, and be part of a team supporting matters affecting the entire Disney enterprise – Disney Experiences; Disney Entertainment (including but not limited to Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, FX, National Geographic and ABC Studios); and ESPN.

The position will be required to work 4 days a week from our office in one of the following locations :

  • Burbank, CA, or
  • Lake Buena Vista, Florida

What You Will Do :

  • Counsel internal clients on various employment matters, including reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, fair pay, and wage and hour issues.
  • Advise on harassment, discrimination, retaliation and other workplace investigations.
  • Respond to claims and demand letters.
  • Manage administrative charge responses.
  • Work with Employee Relations to enhance training programs.
  • Handle administrative conferences and hearings.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department or a combination.
  • Concentration in and enthusiasm for employment law advice, counseling and dispute resolution.

    Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.

    Excellent verbal and written communication, and time management skills.

    Excellent drafting, negotiating and training skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels.
  • Education :

  • JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.
  • Membership to the California State Bar or Florida State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.
  • #CORP_Media #twdcmedia

    The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $174,600.00 to $225,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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