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: Paralegal
- Job Summary: The role serves as support to the London-based EMEA Legal team. You will work closely with various internal stakeholders including members of the legal team and business partners.
- People Manager: No
What you’ll do
- Support the London based EMEA Legal team with matters relating to marketing, licensing, ecommerce, sales, IT, Organised Play and operations.
- Assist with the review, approval and clearance of The Pokémon Company International marketing and promotional materials including, email, print, TV and online campaigns.
- Draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements such as master services agreements, SOWs, influencer agreements and marketing activations (with supervision).
- Support data protection compliance, including reviewing data processing and privacy terms in vendor and marketing arrangements.
- Support process improvement across the legal function - creating templates, checklists and precedent banks, and proposing efficiencies to existing workflows.
- Perform legal research on advertising, consumer, regulatory and other legal topics.
- Ad hoc tasks to support the Legal team.
What you’ll bring
- One (1) to Two (2) years of paralegal work experience, ideally within the media/entertainment industry.
- Completed a law degree (or equivalent) and obtained practical experience in an in-house or private practice legal team. LPC or SQE completion is desirable.
- Familiarity with the legal and regulatory issues relevant to marketing, data, IP and contracting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under time pressure.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Highly organised, comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritising a varied workload.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Fluency in English required, additional European languages desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £35,000.00 - £43,500.00 per year. The full range is £35,000.00 - £57,400.00 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].
Skills Required
- One to two years of paralegal work experience, ideally in media or entertainment
- Completed law degree or equivalent
- Practical experience in an in-house or private practice legal team
- Familiarity with marketing, data protection, intellectual property, and contracting legal and regulatory issues
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- LPC or SQE completion
- Fluency in additional European languages
The Pokémon Company International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Pokémon Company International and has not been reviewed or approved by The Pokémon Company International.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, extending to vision hardware and LASIK, with added support via One Medical, fertility treatment, gender-affirming care, and EAP resources. Wellbeing tools and stipends, including Headspace and a monthly wellness allowance, reinforce overall health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as generous, combining substantial paid holidays with a companywide year-end break alongside PTO. This breadth provides multiple avenues for planned rest and recharge.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a notably strong company match and access to financial-planning assistance. These features elevate long-term financial security as part of total rewards.
The Pokémon Company International Insights
What We Do
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! 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 website. WE ARE POKÉMON!
Why Work With Us
Everybody that works here has a passion for the brand, maintaining high standards, displaying curiosity and creativity, developing collaborative partnerships, and delighting our customers and fanbase. We treat everyone with respect and empathy.
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