Senior Counsel, Employment

Light & Wonder is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment to join its global Legal Department. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment, this role carries broad responsibility for employment and labor matters across the United States and Canada, with additional exposure to gaming regulatory and compliance matters unique to the industry. Position Summary The ideal candidate brings sharp legal instincts, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex employment and compliance issues into clear, actionable guidance for management. We require a leader who delivers practical solutions and collaborates effectively with colleagues across the Legal and HR Departments. Employment & Labor Law Counseling Advise on the full range of employment and labor law matters in the United States, including hiring, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, investigations, compensation and benefits, discipline, and terminations. Draft and provide guidance on employment, compliance, and safety and security policies and procedures covering employee discipline, wage classification, workplace issues, federal contractor matters, and other employment related issues. Regulatory & Administrative Matters Advise on and support responses to administrative charges and proceedings before federal and state agencies, including the EEOC, DOL, and NLRB. Monitor and advise on developments in federal, state, and local employment law and regulations, assessing their impact on company policies and practices. Employee Relations & Investigations Counsel management, HR and compliance on employee relations matters, including investigations of workplace complaints, harassment, and misconduct allegations. Negotiate, analyze, and coordinate the resolution of pre‑litigation employment claims. Contracts & Documentation Negotiate, draft, and interpret agreements implicating labor and employment law, including restrictive covenants. Training, Compliance & Policy Development Assist in the development and delivery of employment‑related compliance training. Global & Cross‑Functional Support Partner with the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment in overseeing a global team of immigration specialists responsible for work visa processing and related immigration matters. Advise on employment‑related issues in Canada. Support additional projects and initiatives as directed by the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment. Culture, Engagement & Inclusion Champion Light & Wonder’s Celebrate Perspectives value and support a culture of inclusion and belonging. Operate with the highest level of ethics and integrity. Other Travel to regional locations estimated at less than 20% of work time. Adheres to health & safety requirements to maintain a safe working environment. Performs any other duties as reasonably required. Qualifications Education/Certification Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. Required Professional Experience At least 6 years of relevant employment and labor law experience at a national law firm, in‑house, or a combination thereof. Demonstrated expertise in employment litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions in federal court, preparing position statements before the EEOC, responding to NLRB proceedings, and managing the discovery process, with particular emphasis on ESI discovery. Expertise in providing advice and counsel on a broad range of labor and employment law matters. Preferred Experience with or exposure to immigration matters is preferred; candidates with significant immigration experience will be given favorable consideration. Experience advising on data privacy in the U.S. and/or internationally is preferred. Past experience advising on Canadian labor and employment matters is preferred. Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Knowledge And Skills Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to business stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain a high level of integrity, and deliver practical, business‑oriented legal advice. Self‑starter who works independently, takes initiative, and manages competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Collaborative team player who builds and maintains strong relationships with internal clients, including HR partners, and external counterparts. Experience managing outside counsel relationships, including oversight of litigation strategy, staffing, and budgets. Ability to manage workload distribution and contribute to the broader Legal Department. A-Player Competencies Smart, sharp and concise legal judgment—distills complex issues into clear and actionable guidance. Bias for action—provides fast, decisive, and practical legal advice. High accountability—owns outcomes, deadlines, and quality without excuses. Strong relationship builder—earns trust with HR, Legal colleagues, and management. Handles pressure—thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Builder mindset—improves processes, creates clarity, and operationalizes legal guidance. Physical and Office Requirements The Light & Wonder Legal Department requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, but candidates located near the company’s offices in Alpharetta, Georgia or Chicago, Illinois will also be considered. Remote locations may be considered for exceptional candidates. The targeted pay range for this role is $175,000–$200,000. The total compensation package may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, and internal equity and alignment with market data. Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job‑related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr