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The Walt Disney Company · 1 day ago

Sr. Counsel, Employment Legal

positionBurbank, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$175K/yr - $226K/yr
date5+ years exp

The Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment company known for its innovative storytelling and creative content. They are seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Employment Law team, providing legal support on various employment matters primarily for their Florida-based businesses.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Employment lawDispute resolutionLegal draftingNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsTraining skillsJDEquivalentCaliforniaFlorida BarTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

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
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

Benefits

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

The Walt Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Burbank, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$11B
Key Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Iger
CEO
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Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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