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Ellation, Inc.

Business & Legal Affairs, Marketing & Consumer Products, Senior Manager

Ellation, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role

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. Structure, draft, and negotiate a high volume of agreements, including merchandise licenses, prop schedules, marketing and advertising deals, IP licenses, and vendor/service contracts. Help manage and protect Crunchyroll\'s growing global IP portfolio, providing practical advice on IP strategies. Provide business-focused legal advice and creative solutions on a wide range of deals and legal matters. Collaborate with marketing, consumer products, eCommerce, content, finance, people, and product teams to move key initiatives forward. Manage U.S. and global deals, ensuring contracts remain consistent and up to date with internal policies and emerging legal requirements. We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office. About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because... You have 8+ years of experience in marketing, consumer products, and IP, with a foundation in entertainment, tech, and general corporate matters. 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). You excel at drafting and organization, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, error-free work. You have knowledge of marketing, advertising, ad tech, licensing, consumer products, eCommerce, trademarks, and copyright law. You have experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and finding creative, workable solutions. You bring a global perspective on the media and entertainment industry and understand its fast-changing landscape. You have practical experience with streaming, digital VOD, TV, film, consumer products, and tech industries. You communicate effectively and build trust with internal teams, external partners, and outside counsel. You thrive in evolving areas of law, balancing business goals with complexity and risk. Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks: Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually. Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance Health Saving Account HSA program Health care and dependent care FSA 401(k) plan, with employer match Support program for new parents Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly! Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It\'s just the way we do business. 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. 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.

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