Director

Job Title: Director, Labor Relations

Reporting To: Vice President, Legal

Location: Santa Monica, CA or Remote

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers - like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® - our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history.

Your Mission

We’re looking for a Director to join Activision Blizzard! Working with our Legal team and reporting to the Vice President, Legal, you’ll provide strategic advice and legal counsel regarding labor relations, collective bargaining, benefits and related issues. Activision is looking for an experienced and motivated lawyer to join our in-house legal team as a close, trusted business partner, providing advice on a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to:

• Advise leadership and internal business partners on labor relations, collective bargaining agreements and recommend problem-solving solutions.
• Manage outside counsel in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including helping to develop negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations, as well as overseeing all litigation, arbitration and/or legal proceedings related to grievances, unfair labor practice charges, or other issues related to the NLRA and organized activity.
• Lead and advise on all training, education and communications related to labor relations.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Communications, and other internal business partners to develop long term strategies for improving employee relations and increasing employee engagement.
• Advise on all benefits related issues including disability claims, leaves of absence, accommodation requests, 401(k) and health and welfare plans.
• Respond promptly to a wide range of requests from across the business and legal teams.
• Collaborate with international and cross-functional colleagues to provide global guidance on diverse legal issues.

Player Profile

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• Membership in at least one state bar (CA preferred).
• 7 years of experience practicing employment and labor relations law. Experience in benefits law also a plus.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in drafting, negotiating and/or interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues across the business.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player, leadership qualities and ability to independently handle multiple, diverse projects simultaneously and under deadlines.
• Great business judgment with a commitment to teamwork, integrity, and collegiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic industry and where there is ambiguity and flex in the business and legal environment.
• Strong ethics, collaboration and influencing skills.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000 global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.

The video game 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.

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.