Sr Paralegal, Rights Management

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 Opportunity:

We're seeking a talented Senior Paralegal to join Mattel's growing rights management team, situated within the Legal and Business Affairs group. Successful candidates will be highly experienced in media & entertainment and consumer products rights/IP management with the ability to execute end-to-end contract and rights management processes. This position is located at Mattel's headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Rights/IP Management:

• Develop an expertise in Mattel's intellectual property portfolio and rights
• Help manage historic digitization efforts with the ability to identify, prioritize, and ingest agreements in the rights management system
• Analyze and interpret complex ownership and licensing arrangements in support of the rights management team and media & entertainment clients
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide guidance on inquiries regarding rights and ensure that they are accurately reflected in the rights management system, including facilitation of rights collision checks and resolutions
• Help manage escalations of rights management issues, with a knowledge of when to further escalate inquiries to deal leads and attorneys
• Responsible for being a super user of the rights management system, including identifying areas for enhancement.

Team Collaboration:

• Act as a mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the rights management team
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders from business, legal, finance, and accounting teams
• Interface routinely with Mattel's IP, entertainment, gaming, licensing, and/or inventor relations legal teams
• Help drive user adoption of the rights management system

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years' experience working in intellectual property or rights management within the media & entertainment and/or consumer products industry
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property laws and issues, including copyrights and licensing

• Strong experience with market leading enterprise rights management systems, preferably with RightsLogic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Tech savviness with knowledge and expertise in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and other tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results in a timely manner
• Self-starter who works independently but knows when to elevate issues and seek advice from colleagues
• Intellectually curious and eager to continuously develop personal skill set
• Attention to detail in all areas, particularly as to contract review and analysis

The base hourly rate for this position is between $43.85 and $54.00.

**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.

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 athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.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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