Job Information
Dish Network Employment Counsel in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of Echostar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions of this job position include but are not limited to, the following tasks and duties an employee encounters while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job, in accordance with the ADA and applicable state/local law.
As a Compliance Attorney focused on Employment Law issues, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for ongoing day-to-day advice and guidance on employment disputes and inquiries on an international scale within our organization. You will collaborate closely with Human Resources (HR) and Litigation to ensure compliance with policy/regulatory standards, mitigate legal risks, and uphold fair and equitable employment practices. Your responsibilities will encompass analyzing, drafting, and reviewing employee-related agreements, policies, and programs, managing internal investigations, overseeing global HR compliance initiatives, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary advisor and subject matter expert on employment-related inquiries, disputes, and compliance matters for an organization comprising over 14,000 employees worldwide
Collaborate with HR on issues related to policy/regulatory compliance, wage and hour laws, benefits, unemployment, terminations, disciplines, restructures, hiring processes, and related matters, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
Analyze, draft, and review employee-related agreements, policies, and programs, including Workplace Harassment, Internal Investigations, Contingent Workers, Use of Social Media, Internal Document Retention, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Streamline processes for reviewing requests pertaining to leaves, accommodations, and separations, ensuring strict compliance with evolving legal standards such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and provisions for religious accommodations
Supervise outside counsel on litigation matters and advisory services, ensuring effective management and resolution of legal disputes and cost-effective legal advice
Provide advice and direction to the global HR Internal Investigation Team, managing the internal investigations hotline, advising on all incoming internal and field investigations, conducting high-risk investigations, and providing comprehensive investigation reports and statistical reporting
Oversee a "Second Chance Committee" to evaluate candidate applications in adherence to ban-the-box legislation, ensuring equitable hiring practices
Provide legal counsel on international employment matters, including emerging laws, contract reviews, and other employment concerns
Maintain a robust compliance program for Federal contracting in compliance with OFCCP requirements, encompassing recruitment policies, contractual clauses, contract review processes, and reporting protocols
Implement company-wide training programs on topics including Preventing Workplace Harassment, ADA and FMLA compliance, Ethical Conduct, Conflicts of Interest, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Review job descriptions to ensure compliance with state and federal laws
Ensure compliance with accessibility laws, including ADA, FMLA, and website compliance (WCAG)
Deliver in-house legal expertise and responses to EEOC and other administrative agency complaints
Conduct meticulous reviews of internal contracts to ensure adherence to compliance mandates, including affirmative action, drug testing, and background check prerequisites
Provide additional legal support to the Chief Compliance Officer with other matters as they arise
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably in a corporate environment
Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, and some exposure to international employment laws and regulations
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including HR, Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership
Skills and Qualifications:
Read and interpret documents such as pleadings, contracts, operating/maintenance/procedure instructions, and safety rules
Write legal memos, letters, and documents
Speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization whether individually or in groups
Operate efficiently between multiple computer applications
Effectively interact with all levels of organizational staff and company personnel
Excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written/oral communication, and customer service skills
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties and essential functions of this job, the employee is exposed to computer equipment and noise levels of a typical office environment, with the requisite level of noise associated with 50 or more employees working in the same physical location
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all above duties, possess all listed skills, and be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability generally required to successfully perform the essential job functions.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $154,275.00/Year - $208,725.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.
Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.