Counsel - Labor Relations

Job Description

Counsel - Labor Relations (LLO & Dubbing)

The Role

Netflix's Labor Relations team based in EMEA is seeking a Counsel/Manager who will provide support to the team on ex-UCAN: productions, union relationships and similar issues. The successful candidate will have prior experience in a business affairs, legal, production, and/or labor relations setting, and will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and innovative thinking. This is a demanding and fast-paced role that requires curiosity and significant initiative, as well as interest in learning new territories. They will report to Senior Counsel, Labor Relations- EMEA, APAC and Dubbing/Localization EMEA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Research, source additional on-the-ground intel (eg from productions/BALA) and draft updates for the international union guidance, hiring guidelines and other ex-UCAN learnings.
• Provide support on ex-US productions with US talent and/or where existing EU (or other territory) collective bargaining agreements control, including answering guild questions such as scale, pension and the like.
• Assist with preparation for ex-US collective bargaining negotiations.
• Initial review and streamlining of templates, forms and agreements across countries/regions, as well as amendments and related updates.
• Assist in internal labor education presentations
• Initial reviews/drafting of templates and other agreements (for dubbing and ATL/BTL).
• Research, compile, and prepare data for use in ex-UCAN audits, grievance hearings, arbitration proceedings, labor/management initiatives and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Manage EMEA localization (dubbing) labor relations matters, including but not limited to, forms and templates associated with rights management and remuneration, communications with vendor partners on labor updates, and internal tracking of activity and updates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• 6+ years of related work experience is required;
• Demonstrated good judgment and strong critical thinking skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment;
• Comfortable with fluidity and iteration, and open to change and new ideas;
• Interest in working in ex-US territories and comfort with ;
• High level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines;
• Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3eo3q-3-145-77-236-42 in your application.