Associate Counsel, Employment Law, Latin America

hace 7 meses

Ciudad de México Mattel A tiempo completo

**CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER**. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

**The Team**:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Law Department, where we embrace Mattel’s values and goals by providing thoughtful and timely advice to all Mattel business functions around the world. We strive to find creative, practical solutions that prudently manage risk and contribute to Mattel’s success, and we practice law in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

**The Opportunity**:
We're seeking a motivated, conscientious **Counsel, Employment Law **to join the global employment function of the Mattel Law Department. The position will support a wide range of business clients within Mattel while focusing on employment advice and litigation, employee training, and internal investigations for the Latin America Region and Mattel’s manufacturing facility in Montoi (“LATAM”). The position is responsible for an extensive and varied employment practice and will be based in Mexico City.

**What Your Impact Will Be**:
You will be responsible for assisting the Law Department and the Human Resources Department to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations. In this role, you will:

- Serve as the key legal advisor on all significant labor and employment law and employee relations matters in LATAM;
- Evaluate and communicate legal risks associated with complaints, grievances, charges, and other legal matters in LATAM;
- Handle pre-litigation claims, settlement negotiations, and litigation in LATAM, including management of outside counsel where support is needed;
- Work to minimize legal exposure by proactively reviewing existing practices, forms, contracts, and policies regarding employment matters, while considering business objectives and practicalities;
- Draft policies, procedures, handbooks, and agreements (_e.g.,_ offer letters, confidentiality agreements, separation agreements, and settlement agreements), and prepare legal documents, memoranda and other forms of communication regarding transactional or legal advice;
- Advise on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and initiatives;
- Work closely with local vendors in Brazil, Peru, Chile and Colombia to ensure compliance with local laws and Mattel policy;
- Provide legal counsel to executives and senior/ middle management in LATAM on changes in the law and complex legal issues that may have a significant impact on Company facilities and operations; and

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Broad and deep employment law knowledge in LATAM, and in particular Mexico and Brazil; ability to readily advise on the wide variety of employment law issues that arise in a complex, global corporate environment.
- Experience advising on labor issues and working with unionized workforces.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and evaluate their broader implications for the business; interact with clients at all levels; provide timely, practical, legal advice and solutions; and communicate effectively in person and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters to their successful conclusion.
- Exemplary leadership and organization skills, including program and project management, prioritization and time management.
- Preference to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- At least 4+ years of experience as an labor attorney in Mexico.
- In-house experience strongly preferred.
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets preferred.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken; Portuguese is a plus.

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