Sr Counsel - Corporate Securities and M&A

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:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Law Department, where we embrace 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 risk and contribute to Mattel’s success, and we practice law in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Senior Counsel attorney to support Mattel’s Corporate/Securities/Mergers & Acquisitions Group.  As part of the group, you will be a key contributor to an active practice that assists the Company with achieving significant objectives by providing high-quality legal support in all areas of corporate and securities law, and mergers & acquisitions.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Corporate governance matters (e.g., research/analysis of various corporate governance matters, Board and Committee support, including the preparation and/or review of Board and Committee materials including drafting minutes, and assisting with Board and Committee meeting planning)
• ’33 and ‘34 Act compliance (e.g., addressing matters/documents related to public securities offerings, and the preparation/review of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 14As, 8-Ks, S-3s, S-8s, and Section 16 filings)
• Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, including executing against all stages of such transactions (e.g., nondisclosure agreements, due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, and post-closing support, including integration)
• Finance (e.g., credit facilities, public and private securities offerings, and debt compliance)
• State corporate law and stock exchange listing compliance
• Contract drafting, review and negotiation (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, and engagement letters)
• Supporting various headquarter functions (e.g., Treasury, Investor Relations, Financial Reporting, and Internal Audit)
   

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic history from an ABA-accredited law school required; top 50 law school strongly preferred
• At least 8+ years of experience practicing corporate/securities/mergers & acquisitions at a national or global law firm
• Prior in-house, public company legal experience strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate legal and compliance issues verbally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities independently
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity, including strong executive presence
• Must be both a capable leader and individual contributor, as well as an effective partner to the business
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track record of effectively completing multi-task, multi-deadline, cross-functional projects, on time and on budget
• Highly organized; meticulous; team-oriented attitude
• Strong work ethic and ability to produce high-quality work under deadline pressure
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence through strong interpersonal skills and effective collaboration
• Professional Licensing
• Good standing with at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in California, then a commitment to register to practice in California pursuant to California’s in-house counsel registration requirements.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $245,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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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