Senior Employment Law Counsel

RadioJobs; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K plan

EAP

Job summary

iHeartMedia in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Employment Counsel to advise HR, business leaders and executives on a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wage and hour, leave laws and covenants. You’ll shape policies, lead responses to claims and work with outside counsel on litigation.

You’ll draft contracts, interpret policy, and help develop internal processes to address current and emerging employment law issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of employment law experience in top law firm or in-house.
• Licensed member of a state bar in good standing.
• California laws knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel on discrimination, wage/hour, FMLA and covenants.
• Respond to inquiries, and manage outside counsel in employment litigation.
• Draft employment contracts and separation agreements; advise on related transactions.
• Interpret policies and guide leaders on handling employee matters.
• Develop internal processes to address current and emerging issues.

Skills

5-7 years employment law experience

Excellent communication

Multitask under deadlines

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

What We Need:

The Senior Employment Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor to HR, business leaders, and executives, providing practical, strategic counsel on a broad range of employment matters. This role will help leaders navigate complex employee issues, litigation and claims, employment agreements, and evolving workplace laws while helping shape policies and practices that support the business.

What You'll Do:

• Provide advice and counsel to human resources, 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.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of employment law experience in top law firm and/or working as an in-house lawyer is required.
• Possess and demonstrate 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.
• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Licensed member of a state bar in good standing.
• Experience with California laws and regulations a plus.

What You'll Bring:

Location:

San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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