Sr Counsel, IP - Content & Brands

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

Mattel has an exciting opportunity to join the Law Department, where we embrace and support Mattel’s values and goals by providing thoughtful and timely advice to all Mattel business functions around the world. We strive to find creative, practical solutions that prudently manage risks and contribute to Mattel’s success, and we practice law in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

The Opportunity

The department is looking for a talented Attorney to join the Intellectual Property (IP) section of the Law Department with relevant IP experience that includes managing IP litigation and disputes, managing a global portfolio of trademarks, copyrights, designs, and domain names, experience with trademark clearance and the copyright registration process, and experience with managing paralegals. The role requires outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to organize, prioritize, and execute against multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, an eagerness and aptitude for learning, a strong work ethic, and a positive can-do attitude. The position will provide a range of support to manage some of the most famous toy brands in the world, including the specific tasks set forth below in the US and around the world:

Responsibilities

Evaluate potential IP infringements and take appropriate action, including by sending C&D letters and managing civil and criminal actions; Manage online IP brand enforcement efforts, including in connection with marketplaces and social media platforms; Manage customs detentions and seizures; Manage trademark searches globally and advise on availability; Prepare and file trademark applications; Manage trademark prosecution, including gathering evidence, responding to Office Actions, and registering/renewing trademarks; Manage assignments and recordations of IP; Manage the registration of copyrights and designs at various IP offices around the world; Work with content teams, including Mattel Films divisions, to clear and secure intellectual property rights; Provide legal advice in connection with all IP related issues, including such issues as they relate to AI, M&A transactions, tax, finance & other areas.; Promote awareness of Mattel Intellectual Property by training key business partners, and externally to key customer/licensees and ecommerce platforms; Willingness to assist with matters outside core practice area as urgencies arise

Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience as an IP attorney with demonstrated ability and experience in relation to contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including IP litigation, clearance, prosecution, and IP transactions.; Prior in-house legal experience is strongly preferred.; Juris Doctor degree with strong academic history from an ABA-accredited law school required.; Good standing with at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in California, then a commitment to qualify to practice in California pursuant to California’s in-house counsel registration requirements.; Ability to effectively communicate legal issues verbally and in writing in a clear, succinct, and understandable manner to all levels of the organization; Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration, Excellent judgment and professional maturity, including strong executive presence; Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work, and provide sound guidance, under deadlines and other pressures; Ability to cover a wide range of practice areas and matters, including the ability to figure out and address new matters and challenges; Ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities independently; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a track record of effectively completing multi-task, multi-deadline, cross-functional projects, on time and on budget; Must be both a capable leader and individual contributor, as well as an effective partner to the business; Abiliity to inspire co-workers in a culture that fosters efficiency, trust, collaboration, accountability, and ethical conduct.; Must be highly organized and meticulous; Someone with a selfless, team-oriented attitude, and a good sense of humor; Experience working with and managing paralegals is a plus.; Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.