VP, Product Counsel
About The Position
Crunchyroll is seeking a Vice President, Product Counsel to help shape how it builds and launches products for anime fans worldwide. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role works directly with Product and Engineering leadership to provide practical legal guidance on new features and major platform initiatives. This hands-on leadership role calls for someone who understands product development, can operate in a fast-moving environment, and can turn complex legal questions into clear recommendations. The position participates early in product decisions, helping teams move quickly while managing risk and responding to evolving legal and regulatory requirements. It also leads and develops legal talent, partners closely with Privacy and Compliance Legal, and helps shape how the Legal team supports product innovation across Crunchyroll.
Requirements
- 15+ years of legal experience, including significant hands-on product counseling within a fast-moving technology or consumer-facing business.
- Direct experience advising Product and Engineering teams on the design, development, and launch of direct-to-consumer digital products, including streaming, subscription services, or other consumer-facing platforms.
- Experience supporting products across international markets, including navigating differing legal and regulatory requirements.
- In-house legal leadership experience or significant product counseling experience at a leading law firm supporting technology, streaming, or entertainment clients.
- Working knowledge of privacy, advertising technology, consumer protection, and regulatory matters as they relate to digital products.
- Experience leading or mentoring legal professionals, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong legal and business judgment, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice and make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and advise both technical teams and executive leadership.
- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- California or New York bar membership is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders throughout product development, from early design through launch and ongoing improvements.
- Lead legal strategy for major product launches, new features, and platform initiatives, helping teams make informed decisions and move forward.
- Advise on emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and complex product questions, balancing legal risk with business priorities.
- Identify potential privacy, advertising, consumer protection, and regulatory issues early, partnering with specialized legal teams as needed.
- Build relationships across Product, Engineering, and other business teams and serve as a trusted advisor on product decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop legal talent, and represent Product Counsel in senior leadership discussions.
- Manage multiple high-priority initiatives, providing timely guidance and clear communication as business needs evolve.
- Help build a practical, collaborative approach to product counseling that supports innovation and responsible growth.
Benefits
- Salary plus annual performance bonus earning potential.
- Flexible time-off policies.
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) program.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid commuter benefit.
- Support program for new parents.
- Pet insurance; some offices are pet friendly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
