Associate — Employment Law

Mayora & Mayora is seeking an Associate for its Employment Law practice in Guatemala City. You will advise employers on labour compliance, collective bargaining, and disputes before the Juzgados de Trabajo y Prevision Social under the Codigo de Trabajo de Guatemala.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on hiring, termination, and severance calculations under the Codigo de Trabajo
• Draft employment contracts, internal work regulations (reglamentos internos), and HR policies
• Represent employers before the Inspeccion General de Trabajo and Juzgados de Trabajo
• Handle collective bargaining negotiations and union relations matters
• Advise on IGSS (social security) compliance and occupational health regulations

• Manage a caseload of employment disputes and advisory matters
• Attend hearings at the Juzgados de Trabajo y Prevision Social
• Draft legal opinions on employment law compliance
• Support the team on HR audits and restructuring projects

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales from a recognised university
• Colegiado activo with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in Guatemalan labour law
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Knowledge of the Codigo de Trabajo and IGSS regulations