Sr. Manager, Sr. Corporate Counsel, Media & Entertainment

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management licensing and marketing the Pokémon Trading Card Game the animated TV series home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.

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Job Title: Sr. Manager Sr. Corporate Counsel Media & Entertainment

Job Summary: The Legal department at The Pokémon Company International is looking for a managing attorney with extensive entertainment licensing experience to lead legal support for Pokémons expanding media business. This person will partner closely with Pokémons media production media sales business affairs and music administration teams to lead strategic licensing negotiations provide support for media production projects and advise internal clients regarding a broad range of legal contractual and business issues.

The Sr. Manager Sr. Corporate Counsel will manage a small team and be accountable for people development and performance.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: Yes

What youll do

• Lead develop and support a high performing team of legal professionals dedicated to TPCis media.
• Lead negotiations for outbound licensing of Pokémon animated films and series with domestic and international broadcast and video-on-demand (VOD) partners.
• Serve as primary production counsel to The Pokémon Company Internationals (TPCi) in-house media production team.
• Work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and TPCis media and business development senior leaders to support global media initiatives.
• Structure draft and negotiate a wide variety of entertainment production and licensing agreements.
• Work closely with TPCis music administration and Intellectual Property (IP) Clearance teams to holistically advise on IP rights and licensing strategy.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of contract templates policies and playbooks for in-house media production and streamline business and legal processes.

What youll bring

• Ten years or more of post-qualification professional experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience working in media and entertainment.
• Two (2) or more years of demonstrated ability building developing and leading high-performing teams through mentorship coaching and growth-focused leadership.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent educational qualification.
• Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction is required. If not currently admitted to practice in Washington qualified to seek admission to practice in Washington and successfully register with the Washington State Bar upon hire.
• Exceptional drafting negotiation communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience innovating new processes to streamline operations and increase efficiency transparency and partnership between business teams and legal.
• In-house counsel experience with a company in the entertainment or technology industry .
• Experience in working in media and entertainment as well as experience working internationally or collaborating across cultures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of talent relations and guild/union experience preferred.
• Experience working internationally or collaborating across cultures preferred.

Base Salary Range:For this role new hires generally start between $162000.00 - $216000.00per year. The full range is $162000.00 - $293000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How youll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand the impact it has on our people culture business fans and communities and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new develop innovative ideas solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy listening to others seeking out different perspectives and taking personal responsibility for decisions actions and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards looks for new ways to learn and improve and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders making them feel heard and important and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom candidates will need the right to some cases and for some roles the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .