Senior Employment Law Counsel

iHeartMedia

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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 thats 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;

• Were 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 countrys 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, were 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, were 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!

If youre excited about this role but dont feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

The Senior Employment Counsel is responsible for advising and being a trusted partner with business and HR leaders on a regular basis on all aspects of labor and employment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide advice and counsel to human resources, business clients, and executives on a variety of employment and traditional labor matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, family and medical leave laws, and restrictive covenants, including as it relates to the union workforce.

• Review and respond to labor and employment-related claims, including charges, complaints, and attorney demand letters.

• Manage and support outside counsel in employment litigation matters in administrative agencies, courts, and arbitration.

• Oversee the drafting of employment contracts and separation agreements, and provides advice regarding those transactions.

• Interprets and advises business leaders related to appropriate handling of employee matters, including under collective bargaining agreements.

• Assist with in-house development of processes and policies to handle current and potential employment law issues.

• 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.

• Bachelors 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:

iHeartMedias 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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

• 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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