Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, 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 Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Sr. Paralegal

Job Summary: Reporting to an attorney, the candidate will perform and manage diverse and complex legal assignments including the clearance of products, games, and other entertainment contents and ensure that internal documentation, standards, and processes are robust, thorough, and well documented. You will work closely with various internal stakeholders including the legal team and the localization and video game development team and will coordinate with outside counsels and business partners. The work will eventually take place onsite in Bellevue, WA. 

FLSA Classification (US Only): Non-exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Conduct copyright and trademark clearance in video games, animation content review, physical products, and related marketing materials and maintain and manage the clearance process.
• Collaborate with affiliated companies or business partners in preparing and filing trademark applications on a global basis.
• Collaborate with affiliated companies or business partners in management of trademark opposition, cancellation, and other conflict matters.
• Support in-house attorneys and business teams in intellectual property (IP) operations and processes, and/or working with outside counsel when necessary.
• Maintain and manage data entry into global trademark, copyright and patent database.
• Support in-house attorneys in patent prosecution and portfolio management, including securing inventor assignments and declarations.                                                    

What you’ll bring

• Experience in entertainment industry or equivalent experience, preferably in a law firm and/or corporation.
• 8 years of experience in the legal field.
• 5 years of experience conducting copyright and trademark clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of intellectual property law.
• Experience with children’s entertainment and/or digital entertainment platforms (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience handling a variety of assignments, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and working collaboratively within a legal team and with client groups to streamline business process.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education.

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 employee first culture
• 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
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning

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.

Internal Job Code: LG.GLPL.P3

Internal Job Profile: Paralegal (IC4)