Senior Counsel, Employment Legal

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The successful candidate for this Associate Principal Counsel position will be an integral part of Disney’s Employment Law team, working on employment matters from the routine to the revolutionary. This position will provide employment legal support to Disney’s Florida-based businesses, predominantly handling matters concerning cast members at the Walt Disney World Resort, and be part of a team supporting matters affecting the entire Disney enterprise – Disney Experiences; Disney Entertainment (including but not limited to Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, FX, National Geographic and ABC Studios); and ESPN. 

Responsibilities: 
• Advise on harassment, discrimination, retaliation and other workplace investigations. 
• Counsel internal clients on various employment matters, including reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, fair pay, and wage and hour issues. 
• Respond to claims and demand letters. 
• Revise administrative charge responses.  
• Work with Employee Relations to enhance training programs. 
• Handle administrative conferences and hearings. 

Basic Qualifications: 
• Minimum of five (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. 

Required Education: 
• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school 
• Membership in the Florida State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
 

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