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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Middleton, WI
Middleton, Wisconsin

About this job

At American Girl, our vision is "Creating the Future of Play". We strive to achieve this vision primarily through our creative and enthusiastic employees who DARE to be innovative, and THRIVE in a friendly and fast-paced environment. American Girl is committed to developing employees and supporting their career goals, helping them GROW with a host of meaningful experiences and learning opportunities. And by promoting a culture of BALANCE that emphasizes working passionately and taking time to play often, we are proud of how our employees LEAD by example in all that they do!


Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with demonstrated attorney skills to join the Legal team as a Regulatory Attorney. This position will identify regulatory matters in marketing priorities and strategic initiatives to support Brand growth in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Regulatory Attorney also implements regulatory compliance programs and provides day-to-day counsel to marketing, retail stores, new media and other business groups, primarily in the areas of advertising, internet and privacy law. In addition, this position will assist in formulating company positions on proposed legislation and regulations. This position directly oversees one paralegal.

Experience, Education & Skills
  • Good standing in at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in Wisconsin, an ability and willingness to register to practice in Wisconsin pursuant to Wisconsin’s in-house counsel registration requirements.
  • Legal expertise in pertinent areas, which may include:
    • Advertising and promotions law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act, Advertising Guidelines of the Children's Advertising Review Unit of the Better Business Bureaus (CARU), and other federal and state laws and industry standards governing advertising, sweepstakes and promotions.
    • Privacy and other internet regulatory law, including the FTC Act, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising, other federal and state laws and industry standards related to privacy.
  • A minimum of 5 years of pertinent attorney experience at a law firm or company law department providing sophisticated legal advice on advertising, privacy, and related regulatory areas described above.
  • Experience must include substantial hands-on experience reviewing consumer product advertising, packaging, promotions and websites.
  • Experience with litigation, agency proceedings, and intellectual property issues a plus
  • Leadership and organization skills, including management, planning, prioritization and time management.


About Us
ABOUT US
American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT, /careers ), the world's leading toy company. Since its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through age-appropriate, high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include My American Girl®, Girl of the Year®, Bitty Baby®, and its classic historical characters. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, the company sells products exclusively through its award-winning catalogue, on , and in its experiential retail stores. By inspiring girls to be their best, American Girl has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.