Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture, making and selling license-focused collectibles. We’re based in Everett, WA where we have a store that delights kids of all ages (kids at heart included). We currently hold hundreds of licenses for franchises ranging from Marvel to Harry Potter, giving us the rights to create tens of thousands of characters—one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. We take your favorite characters and turn them into adorable, or sometimes scary, collectible figures. Our most famous line, Pop! Vinyl, has millions of fans around the world. 

Located in Everett, WA, the Associate General Counsel requires a highly motivated, independent problem solver, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This role supports all aspects of the company’s business operations including intellectual property (IP), commercial relationships, litigation, employment, corporate and other strategic activities.

Your Superpowers in Action

• Oversee and proactively advise on a wide variety of legal and commercial matters, including intellectual property and licensing, compliance issues, litigation, employment law and M&A;
• Manage and direct all aspects of our intellectual property strategy and other matters related to the protection and defense of intellectual property, including overseeing our trademark/IP portfolio as well as our global enforcement and anti-counterfeiting program;
• Support licensing team on key licensing agreements, and counsel the business on a broad range of commercial matters, including review and negotiation of vendor and supplier agreements;
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including software, technology, services, vendor, distributor, manufacturer and other commercial contracts;
• Oversee company compliance programs and policies, including complying with U.S. and relevant international privacy and data protection regulations and laws;
• Actively manage outside counsel and other legal services vendors to optimize efficient use of resources;
• Assist in building and managing legal staff as needed. 

Must-Have Superhero Gadgetry

• Minimum of 7 years of experience; a combination of law firm and in-house experiences a plus.
• JD from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain a wide range of legal and business initiatives.
• Proven organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Significant experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Excellent teaming and collaboration skills and ability to work cross functionally in an action driven culture.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change in an ambiguous environment.
• Team player with a high level of professionalism and commitment to developing strong relationships with colleagues, internal clients and business teams across the enterprise.
• Experience with, and enthusiasm for, process improvement and problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; must be able to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Highly skilled in standard office software and able to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Public company/SEC experience a plus.

What Funko OffersFunko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel! Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.