Associate Principal Counsel, Employment Legal

This is a Full Time Job


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. The Associate Principal Counsel will collaborate with legal colleagues, Employee Relations and Human Resources professionals, business leaders and other key partners to help shape Disney's employment philosophy, policies and practices.

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.
• Research and advise on legislative trends in harassment prevention and other areas.
• 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.
• Superior time management skills.
• Superior drafting, negotiating and training 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 Florida State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

Additional Information:

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