Counsel, Employment Law

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal seeks a bright and capable Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel to the Company’s Human Resources professionals and business executives. This role involves advising on various employment law matters, overseeing internal investigations, representing the company in legal proceedings, researching legal issues, drafting legal documents, monitoring legal developments, and creating training programs. The position supports the Employment Law Department and enterprise-wide initiatives.

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 and qualified to register as California in-house counsel
4+ years of employment law experience, with a nationally-recognized law firm and/or as in-house counsel
Ability to travel regionally and domestically on occasion
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

Responsibilities

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 that concerns are promptly, thoroughly, and appropriately addressed
Represent NBCUniversal, including working with other NBCUniversal lawyers and outside counsel as appropriate, at mediations and arbitrations for, as well as in litigation of, employment claims
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 legislative developments, and advise on emerging employment law issues
Create and deliver employment law-related training programs
Support Employment Law Department as well as enterprise-wide initiatives