Senior Counsel, Legal

Job Title:Senior Counsel, Legal

Requisition ID:R027880

Job Description:

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Legal – Blizzard & Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft

LOCATION: Irvine, CA or remote

YOUR MISSION

We're looking for a Senior Counsel, Labor Law to join Blizzard! Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal for Blizzard and partnering closely with the Microsoft Legal team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing strategic legal counsel on collective bargaining, labor relations, evolving labor law, and employee engagement matters. We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic, and business-oriented labor attorney to join our in-house legal team and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including assisting in developing negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations, as well as supporting litigation, arbitration, and/or legal proceedings related to grievances, unfair labor practice charges, or other issues related to the NLRA and organized activity.

• Collaborate with other labor lawyers, and advise internal business partners on labor strategy, evolving labor law, collective bargaining agreements, highlighting risk and recommending proactive, solution-oriented strategies with measurable outcomes.

• Provide legal advice on labor relations training, education, and communication. Advocate for strategies that foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

• Partner closely with other labor lawyers, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Communications, and other internal business partners to assist in developing long-term strategies for improving labor and employee relations and increasing employee engagement.

• Work closely with Microsoft’s labor team as an extended member of Microsoft’s Workforce, Employment and Benefits Solutions (WEBS) legal team, including attending team meetings and dotted line reporting to Microsoft’s lead labor attorney.

• Respond promptly to a wide range of requests from across the business and legal teams, ensuring clarity and inclusivity in all communications.

• As needed, travel for labor negotiations, team events, and other events.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree and 6+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney specializing in labor law, including collective bargaining, organizing activity, agency hearings, and labor arbitration OR equivalent experience.

• Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capability to meet admission requirements in a relevant jurisdiction.

• Ability and willingness to travel to Blizzard’s Irvine campus frequently and other locations from time to time as needed.

ADDITIONAL/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience and knowledge in drafting, negotiating, and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. Experience in a software tech or entertainment industry is preferred.

• Sound judgment that incorporates legal analysis, a pragmatic approach, and consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and external stakeholder priorities.

• Project management skills and the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster inclusive dialogue and align diverse stakeholders.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to independently handle multiple, diverse projects simultaneously and under deadlines.

• Strong ethics, collaboration, and influencing skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic industry where there are ambiguity and flexibility in the business and legal environment.

• Commitment to fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in all interactions and strategies. Proven track record of promoting diversity and belonging in previous roles.

OUR WORLD

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $137,170.00 - $253,806.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.