Labor & Employment Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance on labor and employment matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and minimizing risk exposure
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise business leaders on policy updates and compliance strategies
• Deliver legal training programs based on risk assessments, business priorities, and evolving legal requirements
• Manage interactions with labor and social security authorities, including responses to audits, claims, and official proceedings
• Develop and execute legal strategies for labor disputes and oversee external counsel handling litigation
• Maintain accurate tracking of labor cases and provide timely updates to leadership
• Prepare and review employment agreements and documentation related to hiring, modification, suspension, and termination of employees
• Support HR in union relations, including collective negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts supporting operations, including services, logistics, construction, and REPSE-related agreements
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract structuring, risk allocation, and compliance requirements
• Lead training initiatives for internal teams on contractual processes and labor compliance topics
• Support internal investigations and partner with compliance teams when required

Requirements

• Law degree required
• 10+ years of experience in labor and employment law within multinational or corporate environments
• Advanced English proficiency
• Proven experience managing union relationships and leading collective bargaining negotiations
• Strong knowledge of social security regulations and experience negotiating operational and commercial agreements, including indirect procurement, 3PL, REPSE, and construction
• Deep understanding of Mexican labor legislation and regulatory framework
• Ability to translate business objectives into practical legal solutions while identifying and mitigating risks
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and commitment to compliance