Associate Counsel - VIZIO, Inc.

VIZIO is looking for an Associate Counsel to support our Legal Compliance and Policy Team. The Associate Counsel position is a full-time onsite role based in beautiful Irvine, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team within a fast-paced environment. To be considered for this role the successful candidate must have some working experience with U.S. immigration law including corporate visa sponsorship programs, along with an ability to learn and provide support for other compliance programs in either related or unrelated subject areas.

VIZIO is a highly collaborative work environment. Accordingly, this individual will need to partner effectively with VIZIO’s internal business teams, key stakeholders, outside counsel, and outside consultants to support VIZIO’s various compliance programs. This is a full-time in-office position.

• Partner with human resources to ensure proper I-9 and E-verify compliance including onboarding of new hires and reverification of foreign national employees.
• Immigration program coordination supporting outside immigration counsel, talent acquisition, human resources business partners, payroll, and foreign national employees.
• Support operation of the company’s export controls and trade sanctions compliance program, including performing export controls screenings in compliance with internal policy and applicable federal and international laws.
• At the direction of senior attorneys, conduct legal research on assigned topics and provide legal analysis for review. Partner with outside counsel if specific subject matter expertise is required.
• At the direction of senior attorneys, conduct compliance reviews and internal audits of assigned compliance programs. Develop and assist other internal teams in the implementation of any corrective actions needed for the reviewed compliance programs.
• Ensure data and records retention policies are maintained for assigned compliance programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• J.D. required and admission to the California bar or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel.
• 2-3 years work experience as an attorney, preferably within a law firm setting or in-house legal department.
• Working knowledge of US immigration laws pertaining to hiring of foreign national employees.
• Experience conducting legal research and legal analysis for corporate clients in areas such as immigration law, import/export law, federal or state level regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume desk with varying responsibilities and obligations.
• Ability to take direction from multiple attorneys and work independently based on the direction provided.
• Ability to lead internal team meetings and guide the team towards positive dialogue and open discussions on sometimes difficult or complex areas of law.
• Sound judgment to recognize problems that should be escalated to manager.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of humor and an ability to stay grounded.
• Experience using SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• A passion for consumer technology.

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

For California-based employment: The minimum salary for this position is $102,000/year. The maximum salary for this position $132,000/year. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, as well as equity and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.