Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries
Associate Paralegal - Licensing, Marketing & Technology
Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Posting Title: Associate Paralegal - Licensing, Marketing & Technology
Requisition Number: R235089
Company: Mattel HQ, Inc.
Location: El Segundo, California
Address: 333 Continental Blvd, 90245
Job Category: Legal
Pay Range: USD $32.69 to $40.50 hourly
The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.
Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Creativity and Team CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.
It's our heritage and our future. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans and develop children through play. We value an inclusive environment where every team member can show up as their authentic self and contribute fully.
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.
What Your Impact Will Be
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 a 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).
What We're Looking For
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.
Excellent organizational skills, planning, prioritization, time management, and high attention to detail, especially in relation to contract drafting and interpretation.
Ability to follow instructions and standard practices, and to adapt when instructions and practices don't exist.
Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to grow, learn on the job, and elevate issues beyond experience or comfort zone.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious, embracing challenges, and continuously improving.
How We Work We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live our purpose through the following behaviors:
We collaborate:
One team with shared values and goals. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities are our superpower.
We innovate:
We continually seek new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. We value new ideas and initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
We execute:
We are performance-driven, aspire to best-in-class outcomes, and empower our people to create and deliver results.
Who We Are Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company with an iconic brand portfolio. Our products span toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences, and are sold through leading retail and ecommerce partners. Since 1945, Mattel has been empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood.
Mattel's workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
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Requisition Number: R235089
Company: Mattel HQ, Inc.
Location: El Segundo, California
Address: 333 Continental Blvd, 90245
Job Category: Legal
Pay Range: USD $32.69 to $40.50 hourly
The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.
Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Creativity and Team CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.
It's our heritage and our future. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans and develop children through play. We value an inclusive environment where every team member can show up as their authentic self and contribute fully.
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.
What Your Impact Will Be
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 a 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).
What We're Looking For
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.
Excellent organizational skills, planning, prioritization, time management, and high attention to detail, especially in relation to contract drafting and interpretation.
Ability to follow instructions and standard practices, and to adapt when instructions and practices don't exist.
Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to grow, learn on the job, and elevate issues beyond experience or comfort zone.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious, embracing challenges, and continuously improving.
How We Work We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live our purpose through the following behaviors:
We collaborate:
One team with shared values and goals. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities are our superpower.
We innovate:
We continually seek new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. We value new ideas and initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
We execute:
We are performance-driven, aspire to best-in-class outcomes, and empower our people to create and deliver results.
Who We Are Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company with an iconic brand portfolio. Our products span toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences, and are sold through leading retail and ecommerce partners. Since 1945, Mattel has been empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood.
Mattel's workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Equal Opportunity and Compliance Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr