Paralegal - Rights & IP Management

Mattel, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel, Inc. seeks a skilled Paralegal to join the Rights Management team within Legal and Business Affairs at our Los Angeles HQ. You will manage IP rights, support licensing activities, and maintain accurate system records across departments.

The role requires 2+ years in IP/rights management, strong IP knowledge, and hands-on proficiency with enterprise platforms including RightsLogic. Collaboration with dynamic teams and timely deliverables are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IP/rights management experience in media/entertainment and/or consumer products
• Knowledge of IP law
• Hands-on experience with enterprise rights management platforms (RightsLogic preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; Tableau/Power BI

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Mattel’s IP portfolio and rights
• Digitize historic agreements and ingest into the rights management system
• Analyze ownership/licensing arrangements and elevate inquiries when needed
• Collaborate with stakeholders to guide rights inquiries and ensure accurate records
• Serve as a system super user and suggest enhancements
• Develop cross-functional relationships across Legal, IT, Finance, Royalty Accounting, and business units
• Interface with IP, In-/Out-Licensing, Franchise, Permissions & Promotions, and Digital Games legal teams
• Drive user adoption and effective use of the rights management system

Skills

IP rights management

Rights/IP portfolio

IP law knowledge

RightsLogic

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Tableau/Power BI

fast-paced environment

self-starter

Tools

RightsLogic

Job 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 Opportunity

We’re seeking a talented Paralegal to join Mattel’s growing Rights Management team within the Legal and Business Affairs group. Successful candidates will be experienced in entertainment and consumer products rights/intellectual property (IP) management, with the ability to execute end-to-end contract and rights management processes. This position is located at Mattel’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

What Your Impact Will Be

Rights/IP Management

• Develop an expertise in Mattel’s IP portfolio and rights
• Help manage historic-agreement digitization by identifying, prioritizing, and ingesting agreements into the rights management system
• Analyze and interpret complex ownership and licensing arrangements with the judgment of when to further elevate inquiries
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide guidance on rights inquiries, ensure accurate system records, and facilitate rights collision checks and resolutions
• Serve as a super user of the rights management system and recommend system enhancements

Team Collaboration

• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders across Legal, IT, Finance, Royalty Accounting, and business units utilizing the rights management system.
• Interface routinely with Mattel’s IP, In-/Out-Licensing, Franchise, Permissions & Promotions, and Digital Games legal teams
• Help drive user adoption and effective use of the rights management system

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience working in IP or rights management within the media & entertainment and/or consumer products industry, as well as the following attributes

• Knowledge of IP law
• Hands-on experience with market leading enterprise rights management platforms (RightsLogic preferred), including complex, multi-dimensional rights modeling (e.g., rights, territory, channel, language, product/category) supporting IP licensing and commercialization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Tech-savvy; proficient 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
• Attention to detail in all areas, particularly as to contract review and analysis

Our ideal candidate will also

• Partner to Supervisors and Clients. Cultivate the trust and confidence of, and be an effective partner to, the candidate’s supervisors and clients.
• Balanced Approach. Provide strategic advice that’s appropriately risk-balanced. Provide advice with risks and the long-term in mind, but without losing sight of the imperative to advance Mattel’s business – often with challenging deadlines.
• Strategic Thinker. Identify issues and notify 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 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 one’s knowledge or comfort zone.
• Engaged Practice Management. Proactively manage expectations of clients, business partners, and staff. Also proactively manage team, administrative functions, 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, and presentations.

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 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.

The pay range for this position is between $38.00 and $48.00 per hour. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay 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.