Assoc Manager Legal

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, entertain 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 to all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

• Must have the experience and skill to independently manage a broad range of matters, reporting to Expert Counsel.
• On the LATAM commercial operations side, the role will provide lead support for corporate governance, commercial contracts (drafting and analysis), regulatory matters (notably marketing and advertising), as well as transactions (procurement, logistics, real estate), in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru.
• Provide necessary on-the-ground support for litigation and product safety in the countries mentioned above (reporting to, and in coordination with, corresponding Law Dep’t functions in El Segundo).
• Support a variety of legal matters for Mattel’s manufacturing operations in Monterrey (Montoi), other supply chain matters (such as procurement, and transportation & logistics)
• Coordination of work with outside counsel in the countries mentioned above, as well as budget-management tasks.
• To report and collaborate with colleagues in El Segundo on relevant matters (e.g. Litigation team, Data Privacy team, Corp/Securities Team, IP department, Compliance team).

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• 3 - 4.5 years of experience
• Analytical thinking, experience within the legal department of a multinational company, specifically in consumer goods, and growing knowledge of applicable laws. 
• Ability to work with a broad range of clients and understand business objective and understand issues related thereto, and documentation required for contracts.
• Technical / drafting experience necessary to support a broad range of contracts, as well as corporate governance.
• English proficiency to coordinate with colleagues in El Segundo and otherwise internationally

We are a purpose-driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offers include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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 including minorities, females, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.