Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the world’s most popular anime brand, connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with 360-degree experiences. We’re 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 and companies. 

About the Role

Crunchyroll is searching for a self-motivated, business-minded attorney for a role as Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs in its Legal Department. The position handles all manner of business and legal affairs for Crunchyroll, including both Crunchyroll and VRV VOD platforms. This position reports to the VP of Business and Legal Affairs.

Location: San Francisco

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

About You:

• At least 3-7 years of related experience
• Generalists with knowledge and proficiency with most of the following types of agreements: merchandising, marketing, events, advertising tech, sweepstakes, NDAs, vendor and service
• Practical knowledge of the digital, TV and film industries preferred
• Experience working in-house or at a top tier law firm providing in-house support for an entertainment, film, television or production company preferred
• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar is required.
• Excellent drafting skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• A go-getter who thrives in a non-structured, high-volume, fast-paced environment and is not afraid to take initiative 
• A fantastic sense of humor and the ability to take on whatever comes your way!

A day in the life of our Business & Legal Affairs Team:

• Structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including those relating to: vendor contracts, NDAs, content distribution; marketing and advertising; events; sweepstakes; and merchandising
• Partner closely with business leads and assume significant authority and accountability for outcomes
• Handle compliance for content and intellectual property matters
• Provide practical advice and solutions to internal business partners on all related legal matters
• Create and maintain form templates (e.g. licensing agreements, distribution agreements, marketing agreements/IOs, sweepstakes in the US and globally) to ensure all legal documents remain consistent
• 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 and Perks: San Francisco Office

• 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

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll, a WarnerMedia company (as a subsidiary of Otter Media) and the world’s most popular anime brand, connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with 360-degree experiences. 

Fans have access to the largest collection of licensed anime through Crunchyroll, Anime Digital Network (in partnership with Citel, a subsidiary of Média-Participations), and Anime on Demand video streaming services, translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll's services also extend to licensing of theatrical, TV, home video, and consumer product rights. 

Fans engage further with events (including owned events Crunchyroll Expo, Anime Awards, Crunchyroll Movie Nights, KAZÉ Movie Nights), consumer products through eCommerce and retail partners (Crunchyroll, KAZÉ, AV Visionen), Crunchyroll Games, KAZÉ Games, and manga (KAZÉ Manga, Crunchyroll Manga app, Crunchyroll Manga Store).

Crunchyroll was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, Lausanne, Berlin (AV Visionen) and Chisinau (Ellation). VRV (U.S.) and Eye See Movies (Germany) are also Crunchyroll brands.

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.