Associate Paralegal - Licensing, Marketing & Technology
About The Position
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers. The Team: The Legal & Business Affairs team provides legal support to Mattel's consumer products licensing, licensing acquisitions, global brand management, PR, marketing, product integrity, finance, risk management, royalty accounting, sales, and operations teams. Job responsibilities will primarily include, but are not limited to, drafting and negotiating contracts, using a range of form-based agreements. The Opportunity: We're seeking an associate paralegal with excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills and experience with brand licensing and marketing transactions to join Mattel's worldwide Legal & Business Affairs team. This position is located at Mattel's headquarters in Los Angeles. This position will evolve, and may expand, as Mattel's needs evolve.
Requirements
- 1+ -year experience as a paralegal, contract administrator, or licensing manager at a law firm, studio or large company strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Contribute to a culture that values strong practice administration. Excellent organizational skills a must, including planning, prioritization, organization, and time management. Apply exceptionally high attention to detail, especially in relation to contract drafting and interpretation.
- Ability to follow instructions and standard practices - and ability to adapt and improvise when instructions and practices don't exist.
- Be intellectually curious and eager to grow and develop. Be humble; continue to "learn on the job" and be receptive to constructive feedback; and elevate issues that are beyond experience or comfort zone.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Responsibilities
- Support varied IP-centric transactions for Mattel's licensing, brand, media, and technology groups, which are responsible for the global marketing of Mattel brands and products. Daily responsibilities include reviewing deal terms for completeness and accuracy, drafting/negotiating/executing agreements, and preparation of related legal documents.
- Provide thoughtful, strategic, and proactive legal and business advice on wide range of issues related to licensing, marketing and digital/traditional brand activations and other services including independent contractor and agency engagements.
- Provide timely responses, proactively manage expectations of clients, and skillfully juggle constantly changing priorities.
- Engage in frequent and direct communications with Mattel internal stakeholders as well as external partners (including CEOs, CFOs, and attorneys).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
