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.
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 Pokémon’s expanding media business. This person will partner closely with Pokémon’s 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 you’ll do
- Lead, develop and support a high performing team of legal professionals dedicated to TPCi’s 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 International’s (TPCi) in-house media production team.
- Work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and TPCi’s 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 TPCi’s 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 you’ll 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 $162,000.00 - $216,000.00 per year. The full range is $162,000.00 - $293,000.00 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].
Skills Required
- Ten or more years of post-qualification professional experience
- Five or more years of media and entertainment experience
- Two or more years building, developing, and leading high-performing teams
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent qualification
- Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction
- If not admitted in Washington, eligibility to seek Washington admission and register with the Washington State Bar upon hire
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience innovating processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency, transparency, and business-legal partnership
- In-house counsel experience in the entertainment or technology industry
- International work experience or experience collaborating across cultures
- Working knowledge of talent relations and guild or union matters
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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