Vice President of Product Counsel

Join Crunchyroll as the Vice President of Product Counsel, where you'll shape the future of product development for anime fans worldwide. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll provide practical legal guidance throughout the product development process, from early design to launch and ongoing improvements. You'll also lead and develop legal talent, partner closely with Privacy and Compliance Legal, and help shape how Legal supports product innovation across Crunchyroll.

• Partner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to provide legal guidance 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.
• Identify potential privacy, advertising, consumer protection, and regulatory issues early, partnering with specialized legal teams as needed.

• 15+ years of legal experience, including significant hands-on product counseling within a fast-moving technology or consumer-facing business
• Experience leading or mentoring legal professionals, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing; California or New York preferred
• Strong legal and business judgment, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice and make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
• 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 supporting products across international markets, including navigating differing legal and regulatory requirements
• 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
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and advise both technical teams and executive leadership