Principal counsel, employment law
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At Disney, we're storytellers.We make the impossible possible.We
do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology
and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our
movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media
networks.Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers
unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.The
successful candidate for this Principal Counsel position will be a
member and integral part of Disney's Employment Law team,
specializing in workplace health and safety matters and working on
employment matters affecting the entire Disney enterprise across
our corporate functions and our business segments of Disney Parks,
Experiences and Products; ESPN; and Disney Entertainment (including
Disney Live Action, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation,
Pixar, ABC, Hulu and Disney+). The Principal Counsel will work with
legal colleagues, business leaders, Employee Relations, and Human
Resources professionals to help shape Disney's workplace safety
philosophy, policies, and practices. Responsibilities: Utilize
expertise, creativity, and judgement to avoid and, when necessary,
resolve disputes.Compliance with OSHA, CAL/OSHA, and all other
federal and state safety regulations.Defense and appeal of OSHA and
Cal/OSHA citations.Conduct or advise others on the conduct of
workplace investigations.Conduct or advise others on workplace
safety audits.Illness/injury prevention and other workplace
safety-related programs.Provide direction on the investigation of
certain whistleblower complaints.Counsel internal clients on a vast
array of workplace safety matters.Draft responses to OSHA,
Cal/OSHA; Work Safe BC and similar governmental agency claims and
demand letters.Supervise the drafting of and revise OSHA, Cal/OSHA,
Work Safe BC and other administrative charge responses and
represent the company in administrative proceedings.Evaluate
current and anticipate future legislative trends in all areas of
workplace safety.Work with partners across the company to enhance
training programs.Educate and instill workplace safety principles
in our clients during every interaction.Inspire and motivate others
to be a best-in-class company for workplace safety.Expertise in
state and federal environmental laws and regulations is a plus.
Basic Qualifications: Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant
experience in a law firm or corporate legal department or a
combination.Concentration in and enthusiasm for workplace safety
legal advice and counseling.Ability to spot and analyze complex
issues and devise practical strategies and solutions.Superior
written and oral communication skills.Superior drafting,
negotiating and persuasive skills.Superior interpersonal skills to
collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels.Required
Education: JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
Membership in the California State Bar in good standing or
willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel
Additional Information: #legalaffairs #corp_media #li-jb3 The
hiring range for this position in California is $205,700 - $266,000
per year.The base pay actually offered will take into account
internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's
geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
among other factors.A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be
provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the
full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent
on the level and position offered.
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles , Principal counsel, employment law, Education / Teaching , Burbank, California
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