Full-Time

Corporate Counsel

Privacy

Updated on 1/14/2025

The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company

51-200 employees

Provides Pokémon games, anime, and goods information

Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$104k - $160kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid work environment.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Attorney practicing in privacy and data protection with 3 or more years of experience.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent degree.
  • Bar license in good standing; admission to the Washington State Bar or other state bar required; if admitted to other state bar, must successfully register with the Washington State Bar.
  • Wide experience advising on privacy, data protection, and data security legal matters.
  • Knowledge and experience with global privacy compliance and regulatory environment.
  • Transactional experience, including work on Data Protection Agreements.
  • Knowledge around data analytics, adtech, marketing privacy, mobile apps and games, web design, account systems, databases, project management, are a strong plus.
  • Experience advising on legal matters in children’s privacy, entertainment, and/or gaming is a big plus.
  • Experience with business software platforms (Sharepoint, Jira, ERP systems), privacy platforms (e.g. OneTrust), and legal operations platforms (e.g. LawVu), are a plus.
  • IAPP or other relevant certifications a plus.
  • Additional languages and international experience always a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Engage in all aspects of the privacy program as a legal advisor and subject matter expert on privacy and data protection, ranging from routine reviews to assisting with data protection programs.
  • Review, revise, and negotiate data protection agreements and other contracts. Coordinate with business teams to assess processing activities and draft documentation such as impact assessments. Review data subject requests and advise on response.
  • Advise on day-to-day privacy and data security issues and provide guidance on new and existing services, products, and features to ensure compliance, both for consumer-facing products and internal enterprise projects.
  • Develop work product such as policies and guidance documents, as well as live training and written advice materials for the business.
  • Assist with the ongoing development of data protection programs and data use strategy.
  • Monitor and measure privacy compliance. Coordinate with business teams to assess processing activities, and draft documentation such as records of processing and impact assessments. Draft and negotiate data protection agreements and other contracts. Develop work product such as policies, guidance, and training for the business.
  • Other work within the privacy program and Legal team as it arises.
  • Keep up to date with evolution of relevant law, policy, and best practices.

The Pokémon Company specializes in delivering extensive and timely Pokémon-related content through its comprehensive website which serves as a central hub for all things Pokémon, including games, anime, and merchandise. This focus ensures that employees are constantly at the forefront of web technology and content management systems, contributing to a dynamic and tech-savvy workplace. The company’s dedication to maintaining a rich repository of Pokémon culture not only promotes industry leadership in entertainment and merchandising but also fosters a creative and engaging environment for its staff.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in AR games boosts Pokémon Go's user engagement.
  • Nostalgia marketing can attract older audiences to the Pokémon brand.
  • The rise of eSports offers new opportunities for Pokémon Unite.

What critics are saying

  • Unauthorized merchandise may dilute brand value and affect sales.
  • Competition from other mobile games could impact Pokémon Go's revenue.
  • Alternative trading card games may reduce market share for Pokémon TCG.

What makes The Pokémon Company unique

  • The Pokémon Company manages a globally recognized and beloved franchise.
  • It offers a diverse range of products, from games to merchandise and animation.
  • The company benefits from a strong partnership with Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.

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Benefits

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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

LinkedIn learning

Comprehensive relocation package

Hybrid work environment