Sr Counsel - Corporate Securities

The Opportunity: 

*This position is onsite 4 days per week at our El Segundo CA headquarters Relocation assistance can be provided*

We are looking for a Senior Counsel attorney to support Mattels Corporate/Securities/Mergers & Acquisitions Group.  As part of the group you will be a key contributor to an active practice that assists the Company with achieving significant objectives by providing highquality legal support in all areas of corporate and securities law and mergers & acquisitions.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Corporate governance matters (e.g. research/analysis of various corporate governance matters Board and Committee support including the preparation and/or review of Board and Committee materials including drafting minutes and assisting with Board and Committee meeting planning)
• 33 and 34 Act compliance (e.g. addressing matters/documents related to public securities offerings and the preparation/review of 10Ks 10Qs 14As 8Ks S3s S8s and Section 16 filings)
• Mergers and acquisitions joint ventures minority investments including executing against all stages of such transactions (e.g. nondisclosure agreements due diligence negotiating transaction documents and postclosing support including integration)
• Finance (e.g. credit facilities public and private securities offerings and debt compliance)
• State corporate law and stock exchange listing compliance
• Contract drafting review and negotiation (e.g. nondisclosure agreements master services agreements and engagement letters)
• Supporting various headquarter functions (e.g. Treasury Investor Relations Financial Reporting and Internal Audit)

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic history from an ABAaccredited law school required; top 50 law school strongly preferred
• At least 8 years of experience practicing corporate/securities/mergers & acquisitions at a national or global law firm
• Prior inhouse public company legal experience strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities independently
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity including strong executive presence
• Must be both a capable leader and individual contributor as well as an effective partner to the business
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track record of effectively completing multitask multideadline crossfunctional projects on time and on budget
• Highly organized; meticulous; teamoriented attitude
• Strong work ethic and ability to produce highquality work under deadline pressure
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration
• Professional Licensing
• Good standing with at least one state bar and if not licensed to practice in California then a commitment to register to practice in California pursuant to Californias inhouse counsel registration requirements.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $180000 and $245000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful inperson collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 FisherPrice 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 worlds 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.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Affirmative Action/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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