Legal Specialist, Product Safety and Compliance

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Legal Specialist, Product Safety and Compliance
• Job Summary: The responsibilities of the Legal Specialist, Product Safety and Compliance is to provide administrative and clerical assistance and guidance for the product safety labeling and compliance programs for Pokémon products worldwide. You will closely work with various internal stakeholders including the legal team and the production team and coordinate with outside counsel and business partners for regulatory compliance, including sustainability regulations. This role serves as the product safety communication and coordination liaison between internal teams and external partners and works closely with the Production department to ensure consistency with and adherence to all applicable safety laws worldwide.  This position ensures that internal documentation, standards, and processes are robust, thorough, and well documented.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Maintaining international and domestic product safety strategies and effective product labeling compliance for Pokémon products.
• Documenting global regulatory requirements and provide guidance on implementation.
• Developing and maintaining Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and Social Compliance Audit programs with internal and external business partners including TPCi factories, distribution partners, auditing agencies, and audit program organizations.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationship with internal and external business partners including testing labs, outside counsels, and regulatory compliance agencies.
• Documenting daily tasks including safety analysis, design, and labeling control for Pokémon product designs.
• Coordinate with operations departments regarding production design and development of physical products to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Inform and educate managers and department heads on regulations and polices that require compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations applicable to the company.
• Monitor regulatory affairs and the effect changes will have on company operations. Preparing regulatory guidance and other required documents for Pokémon products.

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in consumer product labeling or equivalent experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of project management experience.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Understanding of Sustainability regulations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or product stewardship programs. 
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent strategic planning skills.
• Proficient with applicable database and compliance software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $105,000.00 - $124,000.00 per year. The full range is $105,000.00 - $157,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.