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The Pokémon Company International

Corporate Counsel

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In-Office
Bellevue, WA, USA
99K-173K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Bellevue, WA, USA
99K-173K Annually
Mid level
Provide legal counsel for marketing and merchandise licensing, including document review, compliance research, and stakeholder training.
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Get to know The Pokémon Company International

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 children’s entertainment properties in the world. 

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

  • Job Title: Corporate Counsel (IC2)

  • Job Summary: Provides front-line legal advice and counsel in support of the company’s Marketing and Merchandise Licensing activities

  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

  • People Manager: No


What you’ll do

  • Provide front-line legal support to Marketing and Merchandise Licensing teams in a commercially pragmatic and collaborative fashion.

  • Own triage and intake for routine marketing legal requests, including prioritization, queue management, and clear communication around turnaround expectations.

  • Conduct first-pass legal review of standard marketing assets and related materials, including social, web, CRM, paid media, promotional, and influencer materials, using approved playbooks, templates, and guidance.

  • Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance, including in the areas of advertising, promotions, consumer protection, intellectual property, and endorsements, to support informed business decisions and reduce risk.

  • Prepare, review, and negotiate routine agreements, terms, releases, and other legal documents in support of marketing and merchandise licensing initiatives.

  • Create, maintain, and improve templates, playbooks, disclaimer libraries, checklists, knowledge articles, and other scalable tools that support efficient and consistent legal review.

  • Partner closely with Brand, PR, Social, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate edits, manage version control, and keep matters moving efficiently.

  • Support routine trainings, office hours, and other enablement efforts for business stakeholders.

  • Escalate matters involving novel claims, elevated regulatory or consumer risk, non-standard partnerships, policy exceptions, or other higher-risk issues, as appropriate.

  • May coordinate with outside counsel on matters requiring specialized legal input.

               

What you’ll bring

  • Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education.
  • Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction. If not currently admitted to practice in Washington, must successfully register with the Washington State Bar upon hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

  • Strong experience providing practical legal support for marketing, advertising, promotional, digital, and/or influencer-related matters.

  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a collaborative, efficient, and thoughtful manner across cross functional teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain practical templates, guidance, and processes that streamline legal support and improve clarity for business teams.

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to manage a high volume of matters with good prioritization and responsiveness.

  • In-house legal experience with a company in interactive entertainment, consumer products, media, or a similarly regulated marketing environment is a plus.

  • Experience working with multinational teams and facilitating cross-cultural communications is a plus.


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $99,000.00 to $129,000.00 per year. The full range is $99,000.00 to $173,000.00 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 candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll 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 work. In 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 [email protected].

The Pokémon Company International Bellevue, Washington, USA Office

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