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NBCUniversal · 2 hours ago

Associate Counsel, Employment Law

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking an Associate Counsel, Employment Law to provide strategic and practical legal counsel for NBCUniversal Local Stations, Telemundo Enterprises, and NBCUniversal business units throughout Latin America.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews

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 including but not limited to business restructuring, workforce management, recruiting & hiring, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment & retaliation, and wage-and-hour issues

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

Managing various aspects of the pre-litigation process, including conducting internal investigations and drafting responses to federal and state agencies’ charges of discrimination, and negotiating resolution with opposing counsel and/or agencies

Represent the Company working with other in-house and outside counsel as appropriate, with respect to mediation and litigation of employment claims

Create and deliver management and employee training programs covering various employment laws throughout the United States and Latin America

Support the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, keeping abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and communicating changes and trends in those laws to Company personnel

Advise business and human resources professionals regarding regulatory compliance with employment and labor laws throughout Latin America

Qualification

Juris DoctorateEmployment Law ExperienceSpanish ProficiencyState Bar MembershipRisk AssessmentCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Member in good standing of the State Bar of Florida or member in good standing of another State Bar and registered as in-house counsel

2+ years of experience practicing in the area of employment law

Spanish language proficiency, both written and oral

Preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to advise a range of personalities and styles and establish effective relationships within all levels of the organization

Exceptional leadership and influencing skills

Clear thinker with ability to assess risk and develop effective, efficient and strategic solutions

Must be willing to travel and have flexibility with working hours

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees