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About the Role

Reporting to the VP, Business & Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel will provide excellent, solution-oriented, proactive, and collaborative business and legal affairs counsel to WildBrain’s Franchise brand management and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal partner to the Franchise and marketing teams supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, promotional events, sponsorships, influencer partnerships, talent engagement, social media activations, giveaways/contests/sweepstakes, and reviewing/drafting ancillary agreements.
• Monitor marketing regulations, advertising standards, and data protection regulations, translating them into practical advice for kids-focused marketing and brand campaigns.
• Apply sound judgment to manage and resolve time-sensitive escalations quickly and effectively.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with WildBrain’s business units to support brand management and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• 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 judgment 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.

Skills

• Business and legal affairs counsel
• Marketing regulations
• Advertising standards
• Data protection regulations
• Drafting
• Time management
• Organizational skills

Location

• 25 York Street, Toronto, Canada

Work Type

• Hybrid work model

Experience Level

• 1-2 years of industry experience

Education Level

• LLB/JD
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 140,000 - 155,000 (with bonus eligibility)

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)

About the Company

• WildBrain builds and grows beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences.
• Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi.
• A global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products.
• Award-winning studio that has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC.
• Global digital network across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivering premium, broadcast-quality content to kids and families.
• WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide.
• Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

Equal Opportunity

• Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA.
• Strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world.
• Believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain.
• A culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.
• Demonstrate commitment by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees.
• Recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job.
• Encourage applications from individuals with similar experience that is close to what is listed.
• Strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!
• WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.