Senior Counsel - Labor Relations

Job Description

This Senior Counsel role reports to the Vice President, Labor Relations and will support Disney Entertainment Television productions and operations throughout the United States, Canada and abroad (which includes 20th Television, FX, Disney Branded Television, Nat Geo and others).
What You Will Do:
• Investigating, handling and resolving grievances brought by unions and guilds.
• Represent the company in labor arbitrations and NLRB proceedings.
• Advise production, broadcast and other operations on NLRA matters.
• Advise production, finance, distribution, publicity/marketing, creative, and business/legal affairs colleagues on the application of collective bargaining agreements, devising and recommending problem solving solutions.
• Assisting in the negotiation of both single and multi-employer collective bargaining agreements including developing negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations.
• Monitoring implementation of negotiated contract terms (for example concerning wages, hours, and working conditions) to ensure compliance with terms of labor agreements.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the various industry labor organizations while effectively representing the company.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in litigation, arbitration, NLRB and labor relations matters.
• A strategic thought partner with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with clients and colleagues, including all levels of management, unions and guilds.
• Ability to work well as a member of the labor relations team as well as ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work variable hours and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience handling arbitrations and/or other litigation matters.
• Experience working in entertainment and/or broadcast industry and interactions with industry unions and guilds.

Education:
• JD degree
• Current State Bar membership. California Bar membership preferred.
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $165,900.00 to $222,400.00 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.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-7444ok-216-73-216-177-42 in your application.