Senior Counsel, Employment

Light & Wonder•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Light & Wonder is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment to join its global Legal Department. Reporting to and working closely with the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment, this role carries broad responsibility for employment and labor matters across the United States and Canada, with additional exposure to gaming regulatory and compliance matters unique to the industry. The ideal candidate brings sharp legal instincts, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex employment and compliance issues into clear, actionable guidance for management. We are looking for someone who leads with practical solutions and collaborates effectively with colleagues across the Legal and HR Departments.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
At least 6 years of relevant employment and labor law experience at a national law firm, in-house, or a combination thereof.
Demonstrated expertise in employment litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions in federal court, preparing position statements before the EEOC, responding to NLRB proceedings, and managing the discovery process, with particular emphasis on ESI discovery.
Expertise in providing advice and counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law matters.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to business stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain a high level of integrity, and deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.
Self-starter who works independently, takes initiative, and manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative team player who builds and maintains strong relationships with internal clients, including HR partners, and external counterparts.
Experience managing outside counsel relationships, including oversight of litigation strategy, staffing, and budgets.
Ability to manage workload distribution and contribute to the broader Legal Department.
Smart, sharp and concise legal judgment — distills complex issues into clear and actionable guidance.
Bias for action — provides fast, decisive, and practical legal advice.
High accountability — owns outcomes, deadlines, and quality without excuses.
Strong relationship builder — earns trust with HR, Legal colleagues, and management.
Handles pressure — thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
Builder mindset — improves processes, creates clarity, and operationalizes legal guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or exposure to immigration matters is preferred; candidates with significant immigration experience will be given favorable consideration.
Experience advising on data privacy in the US and/or internationally is preferred.
Past experience advising on Canadian labor and employment matters is preferred.
Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise on the full range of employment and labor law matters in the United States, including hiring, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, investigations, compensation and benefits, discipline, and terminations.
Draft and provide guidance on employment, compliance, and safety and security policies and procedures, including those governing employee discipline and termination, wage and hour classification, workplace-related issues, federal contractor-related issues, and other employment related issues.
Advise on and support responses to administrative charges and proceedings before federal and state agencies, including the EEOC, DOL, and NLRB.
Monitor and advise on developments in federal, state, and local employment law and regulations, and assess their impact on company policies and practices.
Counsel management, HR and compliance on employee relations matters, including investigations of workplace complaints, harassment, and misconduct allegations.
Negotiate, analyze, and coordinate the resolution of pre-litigation employment claims.
Negotiate, draft, and interpret agreements implicating labor and employment law, including restrictive covenants.
Assist in the development and delivery of employment-related compliance training.
Partner with the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment in overseeing a global team of immigration specialists responsible for work visa processing and related immigration matters.
Advise on employment-related issues in Canada.
Support additional projects and initiatives as directed by the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment.
Champion Light & Wonder’s Celebrate Perspectives value and support a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Operate with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Travel to regional locations estimated at less than 20% of work time.
Adheres to health & safety requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
Performs any other duties as reasonably required.