Senior Employment Counsel — Strategic HR & Litigation

iHeartMedia; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation

EAP

Job summary

iHeartMedia, the leading audio company, seeks a Senior Employment Counsel in San Antonio, TX. You will serve as a trusted adviser to HR, business leaders, and executives, delivering practical, strategic guidance on a broad range of employment matters and helping shape policies that support the business.

You’ll review claims, manage outside counsel in litigation, draft employment agreements, and advise leaders on handling employee issues.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of employment law experience in top law firm and/or working as an in-house lawyer.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team.
• Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detailed oriented – with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving.
• “Following up until resolved” skills a must.
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school; licensed state bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to HR, business clients, and executives on a variety of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, family and medical leave laws, and restrictive covenants.
• Review and respond to employment-related claims, including charges, complaints, and attorney demand letters.
• Manage and support outside counsel in employment litigation matters before administrative agencies, courts, and in arbitration.
• Oversee the drafting of employment contracts and separation agreements and provide advice related to those transactions.
• Interpret and advise business leaders on the appropriate handling of employee matters.
• Assist with the development of internal processes and policies to address current and emerging employment law issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employment law

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

iHeartMedia, the leading audio company, seeks a Senior Employment Counsel in San Antonio, TX. You will serve as a trusted adviser to HR, business leaders, and executives, delivering practical, strategic guidance on a broad range of employment matters and helping shape policies that support the business.

You’ll review claims, manage outside counsel in litigation, draft employment agreements, and advise leaders on handling employee issues.