$99,000 – $173KMidFull Time
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: Corporate Counsel (IC2)
Job Summary: Provides front-line legal advice and counsel in support of the company’s Marketing and Merchandise Licensing activities
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No
What you’ll do
Provide front-line legal support to Marketing and Merchandise Licensing teams in a commercially pragmatic and collaborative fashion.
Own triage and intake for routine marketing legal requests, including prioritization, queue management, and clear communication around turnaround expectations.
Conduct first-pass legal review of standard marketing assets and related materials, including social, web, CRM, paid media, promotional, and influencer materials, using approved playbooks, templates, and guidance.
Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidance, including in the areas of advertising, promotions, consumer protection, intellectual property, and endorsements, to support informed business decisions and reduce risk.
Prepare, review, and negotiate routine agreements, terms, releases, and other legal documents in support of marketing and merchandise licensing initiatives.
Create, maintain, and improve templates, playbooks, disclaimer libraries, checklists, knowledge articles, and other scalable tools that support efficient and consistent legal review.
Partner closely with Brand, PR, Social, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate edits, manage version control, and keep matters moving efficiently.
Support routine trainings, office hours, and other enablement efforts for business stakeholders.
Escalate matters involving novel claims, elevated regulatory or consumer risk, non-standard partnerships, policy exceptions, or other higher-risk issues, as appropriate.
May coordinate with outside counsel on matters requiring specialized legal input.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
Strong experience providing practical legal support for marketing, advertising, promotional, digital, and/or influencer-related matters.
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a collaborative, efficient, and thoughtful manner across cross functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain practical templates, guidance, and processes that streamline legal support and improve clarity for business teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to manage a high volume of matters with good prioritization and responsiveness.
In-house legal experience with a company in interactive entertainment, consumer products, media, or a similarly regulated marketing environment is a plus.
Experience working with multinational teams and facilitating cross-cultural communications is a plus.
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $99,000.00 to $129,000.00 per year. The full range is $99,000.00 to $173,000.00 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
What to expect
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 accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
