Employment Counsel

We are seeking an Employment Counsel - LATAM to join our dynamic legal team. As Employment Counsel - LATAM, you will help G-P navigate the complexities of employment law and compliance across LATAM, providing strategic legal advice and guidance on all aspects of employment law across LATAM. This role will partner closely with our People, Global Operations, Product teams, and business leaders to ensure compliance with local employment laws, mitigate legal risks, manage and resolve disputes and litigation, and support the company’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be a motivated, solutions-oriented attorney with experience across a wide range of employment matters, who is capable of navigating complex legal challenges and providing practical, business-focused advice in a fast-paced, global environment. This role will report to Senior Employment Counsel, Manager - LATAM. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice on a broad range of employment law matters throughout the LATAM region, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, accommodations, disciplinary processes, terminations, workplace investigations, and employment compliance.

• Develop and provide innovative, practical business-driven solutions to manage employment-related legal risks.

• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams and other stakeholders to develop and implement employment practices, HR policies, and procedures that comply with local and international laws.

• Manage employment-related disputes, claims, and litigation across LATAM, including managing and liaising with outside local counsel and business units as necessary.   

• Monitor and interpret new and changing employment laws and regulations and partner with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to develop compliance strategies.

• Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, documents, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in the creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters.

• Partner with the Product teams to ensure compliance with employment laws across G-P’s products and platforms. 

• Assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.

Qualifications:

•  Qualified lawyer in Brazil, Colombia or another jurisdiction in the LATAM region.

• 5-8 years of employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department. Experience working at a multinational company across various jurisdictions is a plus.

• Experience on a broad range of employment law matters, including hiring, employee relations, investigations, terminations, HR policies, employment compliance, and litigation. Experience managing health and safety or occupational risk matters, as well as accommodations, is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical legal advice and creative solutions to complex legal matters, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse stakeholders across the organization in an international setting.