Product Counsel

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Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Crunchyroll COVID-19 Hiring Status

Crunchyroll employees are currently working from home, and we are still conducting remote interviews and hiring during this time. This role is expected to start remotely, and we’ll work closely with you as we understand every person has unique circumstances.

Location: San Francisco

Our headquarters is located in downtown San Francisco, where our group of cross-functional experts assemble to create experiences for our passionate communities.

About The Role

Crunchyroll is searching for a highly motivated, flexible and fun attorney for a role as Product Counsel in its Legal Department. The position will partner closely with our product and engineering teams as they imagine, create and iterate on the Crunchyroll service and experience for our fans. This position reports to the General Counsel.

About You

  • You have at least 5+ years of related experience, with an ability to provide practical product counseling to enable rapid development of innovative products while advising on privacy, advertising tech, regulatory, and compliance matters. 
  • Practical knowledge of the digital VOD, TV, film and tech industries preferred.
  • Experience working in-house or at a top tier law firm providing in-house support for streaming, entertainment or tech companies preferred. 
  • Juris Doctor and membership in good standing (CA/NY preferred).
  • You also possess excellent drafting and organizational skills with strict attention to detail and an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once, and follow through to meet and communicate deadlines.
  • You have strong written and oral communication skills; you are a go-getter who thrives in a non-structured, high-volume, fast-paced environment and you are not afraid to take initiative. 
  • You are curious and enjoy figuring out how things work and embrace ambiguity. 
  • A fantastic sense of humor and the ability to take on whatever comes your way is definitely a plus!

A Day In The Life Of Our Product Counsel

  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams and assume significant authority and accountability for outcomes.
  • Oversee global compliance efforts and partner on product roll-out.
  • Provide practical advice and solutions to internal business partners on all related legal matters.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment including working in new and developing areas of the law, tempered by an appreciation of the associated complexity and risk.
  • Willing to perform other matters both in and outside of area(s) of expertise.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • “Use What You Need” time away from work policy
  • Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employer paid commuter benefit
  • On-site gym, showers, yoga, and wellness classes
  • Support program for new parents
  • Catered lunch 4 days per week
  • Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers
  • Pet friendly - pet insurance and dog friendly office

Questions about Crunchyroll's hiring process? Please check out our FAQ

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.

 Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Our Company Values

You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:

  • Courage - When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity - We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Service - We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
  • Kaizen - We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.