Miguel Fernandez

Mattel EMEA / Business and Legal Affairs / London / August 2020 – 2023

Drew up multiple commercial licensing agreements, including merchandise, publishing and promotions while answering queries, negotiating terms and providing internal/external stakeholder guidance on local regulations, risk mitigation, insurance, legal rights and clearances, and EU competition law.
Drafted, reviewed and negotiated worldwide agent agreements, enhancing processes through the implementation of legal and business templates to secure long-lasting relationships.
Partnered across global licensing/legal teams to draft and negotiate non-standard agreements for digital gaming and digital marketing.
Managed termination, change of control and non-standard incidental legal documents as a lead legal resource to maintain high legal protection.
Shaped safeguarding of Mattel's IP across a large trademark portfolio identifying and mitigating breaches to minimise future risks.
Developed trustworthy stakeholder relations across all corporate levels to deliver exemplary legal guidance, special projects support and regulatory, privacy and tax assistance.

LEGAL COUNSEL The Smiley Company / Legal Department / London / June 2019 – April 2020

Effectively protected company profits and interests through the provision of complex legal support, guidance and representation for a large portfolio of IP contracts.
Built trusting external counsel, agency and third-party relationships through effective negotiation and communications.
Researched and assessed complex, dynamic risk factors to present findings and solutions to key business stakeholders.
Directed safeguarding of large trademark portfolio, assessing and identifying possible breaches, crafting correspondence to mitigate any potential problems swiftly.
Managed overseas agents and third-party relations to control rights acquisitions and clearances.
Coached and developed assistant legal counsel; delivered internal training and legal reference materials for corporate staff to enhance internal capability and elevate performance.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL

NBC Universal / Media, LLC / Brand Development / London / May 2017 – June 2019

Lead legal resource across multiple EMEA teams, including consumer products, marketing and IP licensing teams.
Provided legal support across 500+ global licensing agreements and contracts including agent agreements, creative service agreements, statements of work, non disclosure agreements and marketing agreements as well as talent/likeness and entertainment agreements to drive growth.
Streamlined workflow and tracking of critical legal processes through effective legal team and business partner communications.
Improved processes through continual updates of legal document templates.
Enhanced legal capacity by coaching and mentoring paralegals and legal staff
Achieved property rights adherences through effective legal research.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST The Walt Disney Company / Contracts Management Centre / London / September 2015 – May 2017

Led full contract lifecycle across 150+ Disney product license agreements, publishing materials and digital licenses for multiple partners, including Zara, Primark, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Zara Home.
Drafted and negotitated contracts, amendments and non-disclosure agreements.
Delivered critical legal support across finance accounting, category management, ILS, distribution and licensees.
Successfully negotiated favourable agreements between category managers and licensees.
Optimised revenue potential by securing upcoming renewals in advance of deal expirations.

UNDERWRITER

Ocaso S.A / Underwriting Department / London / May 2013 – September 2015

Assessed and evaluated legal / financial risk across Spain and UK regions.
Provided legal advice to broker clients and stakeholders on legal implications of insurance contracts, policy wording, new business terms, renewals and mid-term adjustments.
Assessed adjuster reports and contracts to identify risk and recommend solutions for liability implications.
Mitigated client risk through assessment and guidance on compliance with evolving legislation under liability implications.
Built exemplary stakeholder relations across multiple corporate levels.

CASE ADVISOR: AEGON CAMPAIGN

Serco / London / April 2012 – May 2013

Provided client legal support across policies, claims and complaints for multiple financial products and life policies.
Achieved Serco Performance Award for Outstanding Service Delivery and Quality in Treating Customers Fairly and Financial Conduct Authority scores.
Delivered insightful legal guidance to launch new Spanish and German marketing campaigns for Stonebridge International Insurance.

ASSOCIATE LAWYER

Fernandez del Castillo / Abogados, Spain /January 2011 – March 2012

Managed civil law case portfolio related to employment contracts and HR, leading full translation jurisprudence between Spanish and English.
Drafted and negotiated pre-marital contracts, marriage, divorce settlements, will and inheritance documentation to high standards.
Prepared accurate formal adoption applications, appeals and complaints against government agencies.

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