Associate Paralegal - Advertising and Marketing

Company Description

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 Advertising, Marketing, Standards and Practices, and E-Commerce Legal team advises on all of Mattel’s consumer facing assets, e.g., advertising assets, packaging compliance, marketing promotions, social media accounts,  as well as on the production and distribution of all original content and other entertainment assets distributed in any media (e.g., television, streaming, and digital), including, but not limited to, short-form videos, traditional long-form content, feature films, product and mobile apps, digital games, licensed partnerships activity and products to ensure compliance with regulations related to advertising and marketing and industry standards.  The team also leads compliance of and regulatory support for Mattel’s e-commerce platform(s) and websites.  Expect a dynamic and fast-faced role where you get to make decisions that impact the foundation of this team.   

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is seeking a motivated, passionate, collaborative and driven Associate Paralegal to advise on regulatory compliance issues related to advertising, marketing, and packaging across Mattel’s portfolio of brands. The ideal candidate will have experience in the legal review of advertising and marketing assets targeting children, and will be able to build and foster trusting relationships with creative partners, handling all matters with diplomacy in an environment of changing technological and regulatory infrastructure, short turnaround times, and strict deadlines.  

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Work closely with colleagues, manager, and/or supervising attorney(s) to review and advise on the following, as may be assigned, to ensure compliance with advertising and marketing laws, COPPA, and any other applicable laws and regulations domestically and internationally, any self-regulatory guidelines (e.g., CARU), as well as industry best practices and internal standards:

 -  Advertisement assets, marketing campaigns, and promotions (e.g., television commercials, digital ads, influencer initiatives, sweepstakes/contests/giveaways, branded websites, and in-store signage); and

 - Entertainment content (e.g., short-form/digital content, episodic programming, feature-length films, mobile apps and games, and products and partnerships), as may be delegated by the manager and/or supervising attorney(s), 

• Position involves daily and direct contact with internal clients, colleagues, manager, and supervising attorney(s).

• Help foster good relationships with all departments within the company.  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS degree and preferably, a Paralegal certificate.
• Ability to follow specific, detailed instructions and standardized practices and procedure.  
• Work effectively both independently and as part of the Legal Department;
• Receive frequent direction and supervision from attorneys and senior paralegals;
• Be eager to learn about laws, regulations, and the industry, and effectively apply to matters;
• Communicate effectively in person and in writing;
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $26.15 and $39.00 per hour.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate 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.

Additional Information

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.

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 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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