Legal and Business Affairs Counsel
Company Summary: MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment Products Company headquartered in Chatsworth, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary products for the toy and consumer electronics market. The company also licenses its IP in such areas as apparel, home décor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as LOL Surprise, Little Tikes®, Project MC2, and Zapf Creation®. For more information please visit www.mgae.com.
Mission: To provide business advise and legal counsel to the Entertainment and Content teams, negotiating and drafting contracts with studios, producers, influencers, etc., and otherwise assist the company in organizing and executing its Entertainment, Content, Marketing practices.
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Position Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Must have a degree from a recognized law school and be duly licensed
- Should have 7-10 years’ experience as an attorney handling production and other entertainment-related agreements.
- Experience in the consumer products industry a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and represent to the company to artists, producers, and other outside service providers.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
- Must exercise excellent judgment and make sound decisions
- Well organized, flexible and multi-task oriented
- Motivated self-starter who can work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
Authority
- Reports to the General Counsel