<p>About the role</p> <p>Crunchyroll is looking for a business-minded commercial lawyer to join our expanding Legal team as Business & Legal Affairs - Marketing & Consumer Products, Senior Manager. In this new role, you'll support a broad range of marketing, consumer products, and IP-related work. Reporting to our SVP, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, you'll handle commercial contracts and dealmaking while partnering with teams across the company to help share the joy of anime worldwide.</p> <ul> <li>Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of agreements, including merchandise licenses, prop schedules, marketing and advertising deals, IP licenses, and vendor/service contracts. </li><li>Help manage and protect Crunchyroll's growing global IP portfolio, providing practical advice on IP strategies. </li><li>Provide business-focused legal advice and creative solutions on a wide range of deals and legal matters. </li><li>Collaborate with marketing, consumer products, eCommerce, content, finance, people, and product teams to move key initiatives forward. </li><li>Manage U.S. and global deals, ensuring contracts remain consistent and up to date with internal policies and emerging legal requirements. </li></ul> <p>We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our New York office.</p> <p>About You</p> <p>We get excited about candidates, like you, because...</p> <ul> <li>You have 8+ years of experience in marketing, consumer products, and IP, with a foundation in entertainment, tech, and general corporate matters. </li><li>You have a JD and are a member in good standing of at least one state bar (CA or NY required, or eligible to register as In-House Counsel in CA). </li><li>You excel at drafting and organization, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, error-free work. </li><li>You have knowledge of marketing, advertising, ad tech, licensing, consumer products, eCommerce, trademarks, and copyright law. </li><li>You have experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and finding creative, workable solutions. </li><li>You bring a global perspective on the media and entertainment industry and understand its fast-changing landscape. </li><li>You have practical experience with streaming, digital VOD, TV, film, consumer products, and tech industries. </li><li>You communicate effectively and build trust with internal teams, external partners, and outside counsel. </li><li>You thrive in evolving areas of law, balancing business goals with complexity and risk. </li></ul> <p>Why you will love working at Crunchyroll</p> <p>In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:</p> <ul> <li>Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually. </li><li>Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. </li><li>Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance </li><li>Health Saving Account HSA program </li><li>Health care and dependent care FSA </li><li>401(k) plan, with employer match </li><li>Employer paid commuter benefit </li><li>Support program for new parents </li><li>Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly! </li></ul> <p>#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid</p>