Job Description

The Legal department of The Pokémon Company International, Inc. (TPCi) has a Senior Corporate Counsel role opening in our intellectual property (IP) enforcement team, based in the U.S. and supporting all TPCi subsidiaries and offices. Working in constant alignment with Legal team members 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and train internal and external partners on IP enforcement matters
• Develop and execute on IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting initiatives
• Identify and drive development of collaborative enforcement partnerships
• Deliver accurate verification and legal assessment of questioned products and content
• Nominate targets and develop and execute practical case strategies
• Review and refine internal data collection and anti-counterfeiting program performance metrics
• Oversee enforcement vendor performance and handle vendor contract review and negotiation
• Draft, review, and/or revise relevant legal templates, letters, agreements, training documents, and policy language
• Stay up to date and advise on relevant developments and trends in law and policy

Requirements

• Attorney with 8 - 10 years of practice focused on IP enforcement and litigation
• J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent educational qualification
• Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction
• Knowledge and experience in advising on U.S. IP law, particularly copyright and trademarks
• Strategic analytical skills with the ability to translate detailed analysis into practical advice
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm for engaging with and learning the Pokémon business and products

Benefits

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