Counsel TV, Business Legal & Affairs

The Opportunity: 

Were seeking a talented individual with demonstrated lawyering skills to join Mattels expanding global TV practice. This position is located at Mattels headquarters in Los Angeles.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Our lead candidates will be attorneys with the following attributes:

• Solution- and client-oriented team player
• Self-starter who works independently but knows when to elevate issues and seek advice from colleagues
• Intellectually curious and eager to develop into well-rounded IP deal lawyer with a focus on a broad range of entertainment deals
• Attention to detail in all areas of a deal practice particularly as to technically excellent drafting skills effectively managing deal cadence and processes and providing succinct reliable deal clearance and other advice

While the soft skills above are requirements for this position our ideal candidate will also have relevant substantive experience with a minimum of 5 years experience as a transactional attorney and rigorous law firm training and/or in- house experience with targeted experience that includes the following:

• Complex distribution agreements with domestic and international partners for television content including SVOD AVOD FAST and traditional television distribution
• Rights management including analysis of complex ownership and licensing arrangements and participations royalties and other rights-related payment structures

Although the current focus of this role is TV content distribution and rights management we also welcome experience that includes the following:

• Structuring deals with an eye towards managing brands as franchises
• Content production and development (e.g. option/purchase writer director producer and other production-related agreements)
• Co-productions including international partnerships and tax-based financing incentives
• Physical production including clearances music talent and guilds
• Product and brand integration

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• An undergraduate degree and a law degree with strong academic performance at a highly-rated law school.
• 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 in-house counsel registration requirements.
• Partner to Supervisors and Clients. Cultivate the trust and confidence of and be an effective partner to the candidates supervisors and clients.
• Balanced Approach. Provide strategic legal and business advice thats appropriately risk-balanced. Manage deals with risks and the long-term in mind but without losing sight of the imperative to advance Mattels business and close deals often with challenging deadlines.
• Strategic Thinker. Identify issues and relevant Mattel stakeholders early and then creatively present solutions to those issues in constructive consultation with those stakeholders.
• Demonstrate Values. Excel in a culture that fosters and demands accountability speed trust and ethical conduct. Work effectively within a talented high-performing team of lawyers paralegals and support staff in far-flung time zones around the world. Kindness and respectfulness are essential.
• Curiosity and Growth. Be intellectually curious and eager to grow and develop. Be humble; recognize a continuing need to learn on the job; be receptive to constructive feedback; and elevate issues that are beyond ones knowledge or comfort zone.
• Engaged Practice Management. Proactively manage expectations of clients business partners and staff. Also proactively manage deals administrative functions outside counsel and issues across offices time zones and sub-practice areas. Skillfully juggle constantly changing priorities and sometimes conflicting objectives.
• Excellent Work Product and Work Ethic. Write and present in a concise audience-appropriate and lucid manner in emails memos presentations and contracts.
• Great Attitude. Maintain a professional demeanor in writing and in person with clients support staff management outside counsel and business partners. A sense of humor is a plus.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay will be determined based on a candidates 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. 

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 Mattels 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 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 award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time