Senior Corporate Counsel

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, IP Enforcement
• Job Summary: The Legal department of The Pokémon Company International, Inc. (TPCi) is seeking a senior intellectual property (IP) lawyer to drive The Pokémon Company International's IP enforcement work. Working closely with legal colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, both domestic and international, this role leverages multidisciplinary knowledge to strategically guide and execute IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting activities in an evolving global landscape.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do 

• Apply legal, industry, and brand knowledge to counsel internal and external partners on IP enforcement matters, including proactive IP protection strategies, with a deep understanding of the Pokémon brand, products, business objectives and operations, and stakeholder needs.
• Develop and deliver on IP enforcement program goals through short and medium- to longer-term prioritization and planning, including annual strategy reviews and updates.
• Execute on IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting initiatives in cooperation with internal teams as well as outside counsel, vendors, and external partners.
• Identify and drive development of collaborative enforcement partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, platforms, and other relevant entities.

• Demonstrate brand and subject matter expertise in delivery of prompt, accurate verification and legal assessment of questioned products and content. Provide formal review and documentation of infringing products for internal and external evidentiary purposes.
• Nominate targets and develop and execute practical case strategies to achieve positive legal action and litigation outcomes with efficient deployment of outside counsel and resources. Liaise with and support internal and external stakeholders while handling each stage of the legal process.
• Develop tools and processes to help scale TPCi's IP enforcement program and drive operational and cost efficiency.
• Develop and refine internal data collection and anti-counterfeiting program performance metrics. Prepare and deliver meaningful program reporting and presentations to stakeholder groups on a regular cadence.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders, vendors, and enforcement team colleagues on IP enforcement and counterfeit detection.
• Oversee enforcement vendor performance and handle vendor contract review and negotiation.
• Draft relevant legal templates, letters, agreements, training documents, and policy language.
• Other tasks related to the legal management and support of the IP enforcement program as needed.
• Stay up to date and advise on relevant developments and trends in law and policy as well as anticounterfeiting measures, practices, and consumer behavior.

What you’ll bring

• Attorney with 8-10 years of practice with a focus on IP enforcement and litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education.
• Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction. If not currently admitted to practice in Washington, must successfully register with the Washington State Bar upon hire.
• Knowledge and experience in advising on U.S. IP law, particularly copyright and trademarks.
• Exceptional commitment to confidentiality and discretion.  
• Strategic analytical skills with the ability to translate detailed analysis into practical advice.
• Proven experience in developing and driving projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to effectively share advice and information with legal and non-legal audiences while collaborating across international business cultures.
• While in-depth knowledge of the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required at time of hire, however passion and willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.
• Ability to engage in domestic or international business travel as required. 
• Knowledge and experience in related legal practice areas, such as licensing transactions, is a plus. IP knowledge and experience in non-U.S. jurisdictions is a plus.
• Other professional experience or knowledge in relevant areas, such as entertainment, gaming, law enforcement, or consumer products licensing, is a plus.
• Written and spoken business or legal fluency in Japanese, Spanish, or other languages is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $141,000.00 - $187,000.00 per year. The full range is $141,000.00 - $254,000.00 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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