LATAM Legal Manager

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We are looking for a LATAM Legal Manager - Labor to join our Legal Team, based in Sorocaba, Brazil, reporting to the LATAM Legal Director.

The LATAM Legal Manager - Labor will be responsible for managing labor litigation, administrative and judicial proceedings, and labor advisory matters across Latin America. This role is critical to mitigating risks, reducing costs, and protecting the company's reputation in one of the most complex labor environments worldwide.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the full labor portfolio, including judicial and administrative proceedings, individual and collective actions, class actions and settlements.
• Provide preventive labor law advisory to internal stakeholders, including HR and management, ensuring compliance with Brazilian and LATAM regulations.
• Actively support programs related to prevention of occupational disease and health & safety matters in collaboration with HR and EHS.
• Monitor and analyze litigation trends, KPIs, and data to identify risks, optimize outcomes, and propose process improvements.
• Manage and oversee external law firms and litigation budgets, ensuring efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure proper use of litigation management systems and accurate reporting of cases and provisions.
• Support regional and global compliance and audit requirements related to labor and employment.
• Represent the Legal Department in negotiations with unions, labor authorities, and the Ministry of Labor or Public Prosecutor's Office.
• Availability to travel as required to support LATAM operations.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Law and active license to practice in Brazil.
• Specialization and strong previous experience in Labor Law are mandatory requirements.
• Master's degree in Labor Law is desirable.
• Solid experience managing judicial and administrative labor proceedings and providing labor law advisory.
• Professional background in multinational companies, preferably in the industrial sector.
• Experience working with data management and process management systems are mandatory.
• Proven ability to manage external law firms and control legal spend.
• Strong business orientation and ability to partner with HR, EHS, and business leaders.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is desirable for broader LATAM scope.
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate across diverse cultures.
• Availability to travel within Latin America.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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