Job Description
At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and we have fun doing it! Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me!, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Manages and protects the Company with respect to the advertising and marketing of products, including working closely with internal clients and outside entities to revise agreements and printed and video media to comply with the Company’s requirements and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Counsels internal clients, including management and members of the Marketing, Brand, Creative, and Product Development teams, on risks and opportunities.
- Reviews and assists in the drafting and/or negotiation of advertising production agreements, insertion orders, influencer agreements, press releases, and agreements for live industry events.
- Advise on legal and creative issues during the development of television commercials, digital content, influencer campaigns, and print advertisements, and counsels on CARU/FTC compliance.
- Reviews all product packaging, instructions, and related documentation to ensure consistency with Company templates and internal/third-party requirements, legal compliance with respect to product claims and any third-party intellectual property usage, and safety compliance by escalating to other groups as necessary any products that may need additional safety review.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates various commercial contracts and agreements, including but not limited to licensing agreements, supplier agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and trademark authorization/customs letters.
- Conducts trademark searches and clearances and consults outside counsel as necessary.
- Assists Customer Service team on consumer product issues and helps respond to outside agency complaints, such as the Better Business Bureau.
- Trains internal client groups to promote awareness of advertising compliance, intellectual property, safety, and copywriting issues and their implications on various functions within the organization.
- Provides accurate, relevant, and timely advice to business personnel on a variety of legal topics that relate to the Company’s business, products, and services.
- Manages and mitigates risks by issue spotting potential legal issues and assists in designing and implementing policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the Company’s operations.
- Promotes legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the Company.
- Communicates with and manages third-party vendors such as external counsel and other legal consultants. Stays up to date with changes to relevant legislation that may impact the Company’s business and operations. Assists in any other projects as directed
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
- Law degree and duly admitted or qualified to practice law in Florida or as authorized in house counsel
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5+ years of prior in-house experience in a major company or law firm advising on advertising, marketing, and consumer product issues, and compliance with relevant state and federal regulations.
Ability to approach projects with a strategic mindset by anticipating future business, competitive and legal risks, and opportunities and offering creative solutions.
Experience in drafting and negotiating advertising, marketing, intellectual property, and general business terms in business transactions.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Highly passionate, problem solver with strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Google Docs and other Google applications. Strong presentation skills.
- Experience using Smartsheet highly desirable
- Experience in a global organization preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
Salary range for this position: $122,935-$184,460/Yr. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. The successful candidate may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Jazwares offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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