Associate Paralegal - Licensing, Marketing & Technology

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.

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 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.
• 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.

*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. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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 up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local 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.

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