Job Summary:The Walt Disney Company seeks an experienced labor relations attorney to support its Sports, News, Daytime, Syndicated, Late Night, Documentary, Owned Television Station, NatGeo and scripted dramatic productions.
Position is located in New York.Responsibilities:Handle collective bargaining negotiationsStrategic counsel to business units, including the labor relations implications of business initiatives in a fast-paced environmentAdvising production, finance, distribution, publicity/marketing, creative and business/legal affairs colleagues on the terms of a wide range of entertainment industry agreementsEstablishing and maintaining effective relationships with industry labor organizationsInvestigating and addressing grievances brought by unions and guilds, requiring risk assessment skills in the context of ongoing Company operations.Handling labor arbitrations or other legal proceedings such as NLRB mattersBasic Qualifications:5 years of relevant labor relations experience strongly preferredExperience working with industry collective bargaining agreements, unions and guilds preferredStrong analytical abilities, strategic thinker, excellent communication skills and ability to analyze financial dataAbility to work variable hours and travel as requiredDemonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationshipsProven team orientation, ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, yet seek guidance when appropriate.Required EducationState Bar membership, New York or California preferredAdditional Information:CORP_MEDIA