Sr Counsel Global Employment Law

The Opportunity: 

Were seeking a motivated conscientious Senior Counsel Employment Law to join the Global Employment Law team of the Mattel Law Department.  The position will support a wide range of business clients within Mattel while focusing on employment-related advice claims defense and litigation.  The position will be responsible for an extensive and varied employment practice and will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo California

What Your Impact Will Be: 

You will be responsible for assisting the Employment Law team People & Culture (including all levels of People & Culture Business Partners and Center of Excellence representatives) and other business functions with ensuring compliance with all applicable labor and employment laws and regulations.  In this role you will:

• Serve as a key legal advisor on labor and employment law and personnel matters;
• Provide legal strategic and business advice to the Law Department People & Culture and other business functions on day-to-day employment-related matters including recruitment and hiring compensation and benefits employee discipline performance management terminations restructurings anti-discrimination harassment prevention and non-retaliation federal and state wage and hour compliance leaves of absence workplace accommodations workplace safety government audits and internal investigations of potential violations of Company policy;
• Evaluate and communicate legal risks associated with complaints grievances charges and other legal matters;
• Handle pre-litigation claims settlement negotiations and mediations and federal and state litigation including management of outside counsel where support is needed;   
• Defend and represent the Company in matters before federal and state agencies including the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) EEOC DLSE DOL NLRB and others;
• Work to minimize legal exposure by proactively reviewing existing practices forms contracts and policies regarding employment-related 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;
• Develop training materials and provide training to People & Culture professionals and other employees on employment law issues and employment-related policies and practices; and  
• Provide legal counsel to executives and senior/middle management on changes in the law and complex legal issues which may have significant impacts on Company facilities and operations.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• Broad and deep employment law knowledge; 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; 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
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to foster an ethical culture
• JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials 
• At least 8 years of experience as an employment attorney
• In-house and large law firm experience strongly preferred
• U.S. Bar Admission; admission in California strongly preferred
• This role will work in person at our El Segundo California offices

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 Mattels 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 worlds 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.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time