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 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 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 Opportunity
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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- Experience advising on labor issues and working with unionized workforces.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
- Portuguese is a plus.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
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 employing the following behaviors
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We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of 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 is our superpower.
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We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
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We execute We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. 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 and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local 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.
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