• Location: 25 York Street, Toronto, Canada
• Department: Legal
• Vacancy: This posting is for an existing open role at WildBrain's Toronto office.
• Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

About the Role
Reporting to the VP, Business & Legal Affairs (based in London, England), the Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing excellent, solution-oriented, proactive and collaborative business and legal affairs counsel to WildBrain's Franchise brand management and marketing teams.

Job Description

• As a member of the global Business & Legal Affairs team supporting WildBrain's Franchise and marketing teams, and working in a fast-paced environment, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Working at WildBrain is more than a job - it's the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.

Total Rewards

At WildBrain, we strive for equitable and consistent pay practices within a robust total rewards framework. Compensation may vary within the same role based on experience, performance, specialized expertise, and overall impact.

Compensation: $140,000 - 155,000 CAD (with bonus eligibility). Base salary is part of a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• 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

Our Hiring Process

• Initial virtual screening with our Talent Acquisition team
• Interview with the hiring manager (virtual or in person, TBD)
• Interview with 2-3 key business partners (virtual or in person, TBD)
• Role-specific assessment, where applicable

AI in Our Hiring Process

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to support and enhance the recruitment experience-for example, by organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. AI is never used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals. AI tools used in our recruitment process are subject to rigorous privacy, security, and risk assessments and are applied in alignment with WildBrain's Inclusive Hiring framework. We believe technology should enhance human judgment, not replace it.

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