NBCUniversal
Counsel/Senior Counsel, Employment Law
NBCUniversal, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Counsel/Senior Counsel, Employment Law at NBCUniversal
Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr
NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company with global reach.
Role Purpose NBCUniversal seeks a bright and capable Counsel or Senior Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel to Human Resources professionals and business executives.
Job Duties
Advise Human Resources professionals, corporate and production executives, and other NBCUniversal lawyers and business partners on employment law issues, including but not limited to:
California and other states’ employment laws
Accommodation and leave of absence requests
Employee misconduct and performance management
Employment policy development and application
Reductions in force
Wage-and-hour issues
Oversee, conduct and provide counsel on internal investigations, ensuring concerns are promptly, thoroughly, and appropriately addressed.
Represent NBCUniversal, working with other NBCUniversal lawyers and outside counsel at mediations, arbitrations, and employment claim litigation.
Research and analyze complex legal issues.
Draft documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, EEOC and state agency position statements, mediation statements, and settlement/separation agreements.
Monitor federal, state, and local legal and legislative developments, and advise on emerging employment law issues.
Create and deliver employment law-related training programs.
Support the Employment Law Department and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Qualifications Basic Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school, or foreign equivalent.
Member in good standing of the state bar of California, or member in good standing of another state bar qualified to register as California in‑house counsel.
4+ years for Counsel / 7+ years for Senior Counsel of employment law experience at a nationally‑recognized law firm and/or in‑house counsel.
Desired Characteristics
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding legal research and writing skills.
Self‑starter with a strong work ethic, high level of professionalism, and team‑oriented approach.
Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly, practically, and effectively.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business partners, provide practical advice, build consensus, and collaborate with clients to address business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of a large, complex organization.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to travel regionally and domestically on occasion.
This position is designated
hybrid , generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week.
This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: Counsel: $140,000 – $170,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible) / Senior Counsel: $165,000 – $200,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible).
Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview at one of our locations before a hiring decision. NBCUniversal provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr
NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company with global reach.
Role Purpose NBCUniversal seeks a bright and capable Counsel or Senior Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel to Human Resources professionals and business executives.
Job Duties
Advise Human Resources professionals, corporate and production executives, and other NBCUniversal lawyers and business partners on employment law issues, including but not limited to:
California and other states’ employment laws
Accommodation and leave of absence requests
Employee misconduct and performance management
Employment policy development and application
Reductions in force
Wage-and-hour issues
Oversee, conduct and provide counsel on internal investigations, ensuring concerns are promptly, thoroughly, and appropriately addressed.
Represent NBCUniversal, working with other NBCUniversal lawyers and outside counsel at mediations, arbitrations, and employment claim litigation.
Research and analyze complex legal issues.
Draft documents, including correspondence with opposing counsel, EEOC and state agency position statements, mediation statements, and settlement/separation agreements.
Monitor federal, state, and local legal and legislative developments, and advise on emerging employment law issues.
Create and deliver employment law-related training programs.
Support the Employment Law Department and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Qualifications Basic Requirements
Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school, or foreign equivalent.
Member in good standing of the state bar of California, or member in good standing of another state bar qualified to register as California in‑house counsel.
4+ years for Counsel / 7+ years for Senior Counsel of employment law experience at a nationally‑recognized law firm and/or in‑house counsel.
Desired Characteristics
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding legal research and writing skills.
Self‑starter with a strong work ethic, high level of professionalism, and team‑oriented approach.
Ability to identify, prioritize and resolve legal issues quickly, practically, and effectively.
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to business partners, provide practical advice, build consensus, and collaborate with clients to address business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of a large, complex organization.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to travel regionally and domestically on occasion.
This position is designated
hybrid , generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week.
This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: Counsel: $140,000 – $170,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible) / Senior Counsel: $165,000 – $200,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible).
Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview at one of our locations before a hiring decision. NBCUniversal provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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