Corporate Counsel, Commercial and Business Affairs
Company: The Pok-- -mon Company International
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
*Get to know The Pok-- -mon Company International* The Pok--
-mon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok-- -mon Company
in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible
for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pok-- -mon Trading
Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the
official Pok-- -mon website. Pok-- -mon 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:
Corporate Counsel, Commercial and Business Affairs Job Summary: The
Legal department at The Pokemon Company International is looking
for an attorney with strong business affairs and entertainment
licensing experience to support Pok-- -mon's expanding linear media
business. This person will partner closely with Pok-- -mon's media
production, media sales, and music administration teams to lead
strategic licensing negotiations, provide day-to-day support for
in-house content production projects, and advise internal clients
regarding general business and contract issues, as well as
copyright, technology, regulatory and related matters. FLSA
Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No *What you'll do
* * Lead negotiations for outbound licensing of Pokemon animated
films and series with domestic and international broadcast and
video-on-demand (VOD) partners. * Serve as primary production
counsel to The Pokemon Company International's (TPCi) in-house
media production team. * Partner with the Associate General Counsel
(AGC) and international business development team 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. *What you'll bring * * Five (5) to seven (7) years of
related professional experience. * J.D. or equivalent degree and
bar license in good standing. * Exceptional drafting, negotiation,
communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. *
Working knowledge of talent relations, and guild/ union
regulations. * Demonstrable experience innovating new processes to
streamline operations and increase efficiency, transparency, and
comprehension between client teams and legal. * In-house legal team
experience with a company in the entertainment industry preferred
(interactive entertainment experience and plus) * Experience
working with multinational corporations and/or client and
possessing a strong ability to facilitate cross-cultural
communications. * D. or equivalent degree and bar license in good
standing with the ability to practice law in Washington State. *How
you'll be successful* * Passion for Pok-- -mon: Develops an
understanding of the Pok-- -mon 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 Pok-- -mon experience. *What to expect * * An
employee first culture * Company events that celebrate the spirit
of Pok-- -mon * 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.ATMF.P3
Internal Job Profile: Legal Counsel (IC3) #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid
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