Counsel - Media Buying, Advertising Technology & Digital Marketing

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a commercially minded, technology-savvy attorney to join our legal team and support a broad range of media buying, advertising technology, performance media and agency-related matters. This role will serve as a key legal partner to marketing, media, influencer engagement, procurement, privacy, technology and business stakeholders, providing practical advice on sophisticated digital advertising arrangements as well as traditional media buying and agency engagements. The Counsel position is in Mattel’s corporate headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and evolving legal team, take ownership of high-impact matters and expand the role as the company’s media, advertising technology and performance marketing activities continue to grow. This position involves managing a large range and high volume of media and agency transactions. This position requires an ability to effectively work within and manage a sophisticated forms-contract practice. This position will evolve over time as Mattel’s business and legal needs evolve.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant legal experience.
Meaningful experience with digital media, advertising technology, data-driven marketing or media agency agreements.
Understand how modern advertising campaigns are planned, purchased, measured and optimized across digital platforms.
Comfortable translating complex legal, technical and commercial issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Good standing in at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in California, an ability and willingness to register to practice in California pursuant to California’s in-house counsel registration requirements.
An undergraduate degree.
Strong academic performance at a J.D. from a highly-rated law school.

Nice To Haves

A sense of humor is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage a large range and high volume of media and agency transactions.
Effectively work within and manage a sophisticated forms-contract practice.
Provide thoughtful, proactive, strategic legal and business advice.
Identify issues early, and then creatively solve them.
Spot company-wide trends and build a consensus in managing them efficiently on a company-wide basis.
Multi-task and work well under pressure, with frequently changing priorities and sometimes conflicting objectives.
Negotiate and draft agreements.
Manage practice efficiently.
Maintain a professional demeanor, in writing and in person, with support staff, business colleagues, senior management, and outside counsel.
Adopt technology solutions and seek efficiencies in managing work.
Manage up and play well with others.