Manager, Legal Counsel

Pandora; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global jewelry company is seeking a Manager, Legal Counsel in Mexico City. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support, primarily focusing on labor and employment law, as well as consumer protection. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 8 years of experience, and strong expertise in legal compliance within a retail environment. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required. The company promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, reflecting its commitment to societal values.

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of professional legal experience, particularly in labor law.
• Strong expertise in consumer protection laws and civil law.
• Proven experience in contract drafting and legal risk assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on labor law and consumer protection.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Manage disputes and ensure legal compliance across operations.

Conocimientos

Labor law expertise

Consumer protection knowledge

Contract negotiation

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Business acumen

Educación

Law degree and license to practice law in Mexico

Descripción del empleo

Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewelry company while putting your experience in legal into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of Pandora Latin America Team in an international organization of can‑do spirited, passionate, and performance‑driven people.

Pandora is looking for a dynamic and business‑savvy Manager, Legal Counsel in Mexico City, Mexico.

Main purpose of the role:

The Manager, Legal Counsel provides comprehensive legal support to the business in Mexico, with a primary focus on labor and employment law and consumer protection, while also covering general commercial and civil law matters. This role partners closely with local leadership and key functional teams to ensure legal compliance, effective risk management, and pragmatic legal solutions that support business objectives.

The role shall also provide legal support to selected LATAM markets (Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina), working in close coordination with the Global Legal team and external counsel.

The Manager, Legal Counsel has a broad and hands‑on scope, including but not limited to:

Labor & Employment Law:

• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice on Mexican labor law, including terminations, disciplinary actions, employee relations, union matters and collective bargaining.
• Support labor investigations, employee claims and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with applicable labor regulations.
• Assess labor‑related risks and advise on mitigation strategies, in close collaboration with HR and external counsel.
• Manage labor inspections, audits and interactions with labor authorities (e.g., STPS, IMSS, INFONAVIT).
• Review, draft and maintain internal labor or compliance policies, codes of conduct and disciplinary frameworks.

Consumer Protection Matters:

• Provide legal support on consumer protection matters including responding to claims and investigations by PROFECO and similar agencies throughout Latin America.
• Advise on e‑commerce, marketing law and data privacy topics, in alignment with local laws and global standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide training on various consumer protection and customer service topics.

Commercial, Civil & Corporate Matters:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier, service, consulting and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal support on civil and commercial matters related to retail and corporate operations.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management:

• Identify legal and compliance risks and proactively propose practical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of Pandora’s legal compliance framework in Mexico.
• Manage disputes and respond to alleged violations of laws, regulations, policies and internal procedures.
• Provide regular legal updates and reporting to local management and the Global Legal team.

Regional LATAM Support:

• Act as a legal point of contact for LATAM markets, providing guidance on labor and general legal matters.
• Support cross‑border projects and initiatives in collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with global legal policies while adapting advice to local legal requirements.

Key Deliverables and Impact:

• Reduce legal and labor risk, particularly in high‑complexity retail environments with large employee populations.
• Support business continuity and stability, ensuring labor matters, disputes and inspections are managed proactively and effectively.
• Strengthen leadership decision‑making, by translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Protect the company’s reputation, through consistent compliance, ethical conduct and sound governance.
• Enable regional alignment, supporting cross‑border initiatives and ensuring local legal realities are reflected in LATAM strategies.

Craft your career with us if you have:

• Law degree and license to practice law in Mexico.
• Minimum 8 years of professional legal experience, with strong expertise in Mexican labor law.
• Prior experience in both law firm and in‑house environments preferred.
• Solid knowledge of consumer protection laws, commercial and civil law; and experience in retail or consumer goods is a plus.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation and legal risk assessment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, written and verbal; Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working in multicultural, matrix organizations.
• High level of discretion and integrity.

Did we get your attention?

If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.

About Pandora

Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand‑finished jewelry made from high‑quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewelry at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.