Labor and Employment Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States LA28 Full time
LA28 Labor and Employment Legal Counsel

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring together the world's top athletes in Los Angeles, California. As part of LA28's team, you'll have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on this global event.

We're seeking a highly skilled Labor and Employment Legal Counsel to join our legal department. This role offers an unparalleled chance to increase your professional network, gain valuable negotiating and business skills, and be part of shaping the future of sports.

About the Role:

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer. As a key member of the legal team, you'll advise LA28 on labor and employment legal matters, including negotiation, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and communication skills.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support LA28 on identified labor and employment legal matters.
  • Conduct steady stream of self-directed analytical work, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents.
  • Work closely with other legal personnel and individual business departments to anticipate, identify and manage legal exposure and risk management.
  • Provide ongoing summary and guidance regarding new laws or regulations in applicable jurisdictions.
  • Partner with People Management team regarding topics including wage and hour law, workplace compliance programming, independent contracting, onboarding/offboarding, employee policies, performance management, training, and employee leave.
  • Provide legal guidance on issues related to workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, such as preventing discrimination, harassment, and promoting fair hiring practices.
  • Stay current on and ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and anti-discrimination policies across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
  • Provide support for investigations, dispute resolution and litigation.
  • Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area and advise accordingly.
  • Review and understand all relevant corporate/stakeholder documents.
  • Work with outside counsel on matters requiring representation.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • Keep current on industry-wide legal trends and developments.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
  • License to practice law in CA, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.
  • At least 5 years' experience in labor and employment legal matters required, including federal and California law.
  • Deep understanding of employment law and labor legal concerns, including applying California law, regulations, and policy.
  • Concrete understanding of contract, commercial and corporate law, and business transactional principles.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts.
  • Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues.
  • Excellent drafting skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills; capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing alternative solutions.
  • Excellent project and time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize changing workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Consistently able to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues.
  • Consistently able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
  • Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude.
  • High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Salary: The estimated annual salary range for this position is $160,000 - $175,000.



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