Job Description

Welcome to Sanrio!

Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty! Home to many endearing characters including Chococat, My Melody, Badtz-Maru and Keroppi, Sanrio was founded on the 'small gift, big smile' philosophy - that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique products and experiences. We are primarily a Consumer Product Licensing business focusing on Wholesale Sales, eCommerce, Retail Sales, Digital/Gaming Sales.

What would a Legal Coordinator do here?

Under the supervision of legal counsel and a paralegal, performs general office and administrative functions primarily in support of the Licensing, Marketing, Creative & eCommerce departments.

Legal Coordinator Job Description:

• Administrative support to Legal group including phone calls with Licensees, drafting, data entry, spreadsheet creation, distribution of documents, filing, and copying/scanning.
• Update weekly and monthly status of agreements for management, including reporting to Japan.
• Maintain Legal/Licensing Tracker, which keeps track of where all contracts are in the pipeline.
• Request, follow-up and track necessary paperwork (e.g., outstanding contracts, exhibits, general documents, Certificate of Insurance, testing certificates) needed from Licensees in order to meet license agreement terms.
• Update status reports on a daily basis, and actively participate in weekly status meetings.
• Input contract terms into  Dependable Solutions database.
• Coordinate with Creative department in order to assist Licensees with initial set-up and assist with troubleshooting Licensee submission issues.
• Generally assist Paralegal, including distributing license agreements, drafting agreement summaries, researching, and coordinating a high volume of other correspondence.
• Assist Licensing department as needed with database and paper file management, copying, and audits.
• Interact with internal departments, Licensees, and customers to resolve customer service inquiries.
• Under attorney supervision, revise and redline documents and/or contracts.
• Once per week, check for recall notices and notify Licensing Director for any flagged Licensees or products.
• Draft customs letters and trademark letters and route the letters to the IP Manager for signature.
• Upon request, pull and send executed contracts, create redlines, and provide research and redaction services.
• Forward all drafting requests to Outside Counsel.
• Provide support tasks for Outside Counsel, such as provide research, answer questions, provide reference materials, revise drafts to comply with Sanrio internal guidelines, etc.

What Do YOU Bring to the Table for the Legal Coordinator role?

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Licensing/Consumer Product environment (Licensing, Consumer Goods, Toys, Accessories, Fashion) or Legal/Contracts environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel & SharePoint) as well as Database Management system like  Dependable Solutions.
• Requires excellent verbal and written skills when communicating with internal business groups and outside parties (e.g., Licensees, Counsel, Senior executives), extreme attention to detail, and an appreciation for procedures. A team player able to take direction as necessary and work professionally with internal/external business partners.
• Must be Customer Service oriented, particularly to internal Customers. You have a positive, "Can do" attitude, and you thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

*Please note that this is a hybrid position - not remote. MUST be able to come in to our Torrance office once or twice per week to collaborate with team.

Legal Coordinator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Contract Administrator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person

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