Assistant Corporate Counsel - Ciudad de México - Expeditors

Expeditors

Empresa verificada

Ciudad de México

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

Reclutador de talento para beBee

Descripción

Company Description

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Organic Growth - Expeditors promotes from within.

As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

18,000 trained professionals
250+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems

Join Us

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in international employment and labor law. The position will be located onsite at our Mexico City office.

Job Description:

The Assistant Corporate Counsel will join a world-class legal department to provide advice and strategies on labor and employment matters in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and South America

Primary responsibilities include:

Supporting and advising business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, information services, and operations regarding compliance with existing and forthcoming labor and employment laws and regulations
Advising on issues such as discipline, noncompetition, redundancies, leave, disability, contingent workers, equity, contractor management, occupational health and safety, antidiscrimination, wage and hour, and union/labor relations
Managing litigation, outside counsel, and budgets
Providing representation and/or management of matters before human rights tribunals and agencies
Conducting and managing internal investigations
Responding to governmental subpoenas, investigations, and audits
Drafting and revising employment policies, standards, and internal work regulations
Drafting service provider, commission, noncompete, employment, and settlement agreements
Developing and delivering client training on compliance with labor and employment laws
Leading responses to governmental inquiries into employment/labor related matters
Performing project management work for legal projects
Formulating efficient resolution strategies to meet business objectives
Providing effective crossfunctional support inside and outside of the legal department
Assisting in developing and implementing departmental goals and initiatives

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree in Laws
35 years of experience in a top law firm preferred
Inhouse experience working in the law department of a Fortune 500 company highly desirable, but not required
Strong knowledge of, and practical experience advising on labor and employment laws and regulations
Working knowledge of Mexico and U.S. labor and employment laws and regulations preferred and working knowledge of international labor laws and regulations desired
Practical experience working with trade unions preferred
Experience in logistics, transport and related sectors preferred
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent business judgment and ability to work independently
Fluent oral and written English required and fluency in additional languages an asset