Sr Counsel - Global Employment Law

Compensation USD 208,000 - USD 260,000 yearly Job Description We're 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 atour Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, California. What Your Impact Will Be 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 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 candidate’s 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr