WildBrain is a global leader in kids and family entertainment, seeking a Legal Counsel to support their Franchise brand management and marketing teams. The role involves providing proactive legal counsel on marketing campaigns, content creation, and compliance with marketing regulations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to the Franchise and marketing teams around marketing campaigns, content creation, promotional events, sponsorships, influencer partnerships, talent engagement, social media activations, giveaways / contests / sweepstakes, and reviewing and drafting the various ancillary agreements to support
- Monitoring marketing regulations, advertising standards and data protection regulations, and translating into practical advice in support of marketing and brand campaigns unique to kids-focused marketing
- Apply sound judgement to manage and resolve time-sensitive escalations quickly and effectively to support the business unit’s ambitious objectives
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with WildBrain’s business units to support brand management and marketing initiatives
Skills
- LLB/JD, and member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
- Ideally 1-2 years of industry experience in entertainment/media, marketing and advertising; in-house experience at a global brand is considered an asset
- Proven legal and business judgement to make effective decisions and problem solve
- Positive, professional team player who can work independently, reliably and efficiently
- Proactive, creative, and practical solutions to complex problems
- Excellent drafting, time management and organizational skills to consistently deliver high quality, reliable work while meeting tight timelines
- Curiosity and a desire to take on new and exciting challenges in a rapidly evolving environment
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage, with shared premium costs from day one.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hybrid work model
Company Overview
Wild Brain is a computer animation studio that creates short cartoons for corporate advertisements and television shows. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wildbrain.com.