Overview CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Mattel creates innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences 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 a wide range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. The Opportunity The position will support a wide range of business clients within Mattel focusing on employment advice and litigation, employee training, and internal investigations for the LATAM region and Mattel's manufacturing facility in Montoi. The role is based in Mexico City. What Your Impact Will Be 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. What We’re Looking For Experience advising on labor issues and working with unionized workforces. At least 4+ years of experience as a labor attorney in Mexico. In-house experience strongly preferred. Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets preferred. 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. 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; communicate effectively in person and in writing. Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of issues 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. Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus. How We Work We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose by following these behaviors: We collaborate : Being part of Mattel means being one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities are our superpower. We innovate : We aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. You can make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value initiatives that challenge conventional thinking. We execute : We are a performance-driven company focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and that our people are at their best when empowered to create and deliver results. Who We Are Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company with iconic brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Since 1945, Mattel has partnered with global retailers and ecommerce companies. Mattel’s workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, and other protected classes as required by law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr