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# VP, Product Counsel at Crunchyroll, LLC

- **Company:** Crunchyroll, LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $274k–$330k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/crunchyroll/jobs/8305224?gh_jid=8305224

## Job description

## 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

We're looking for a Vice President, Product Counsel to help shape how Crunchyroll builds and launches products for anime fans around the world. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work directly with Product and Engineering leadership, providing practical legal guidance on everything from new features to major platform initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how products are built, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and can turn complex legal questions into clear recommendations. You'll be involved early in product decisions, helping teams move quickly while managing risk and navigating evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

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.

Core Responsibilities

- 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.
- 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 strong relationships across Product, Engineering, and other business teams, serving as a trusted advisor on product decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop legal talent while representing 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.

## About You

- 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; California or New York preferred.

## 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
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks. Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $274,000—$330,000 USD

## About our Values

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value

- Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

- Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

- Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

- Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

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.

Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf

Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.

## About Crunchyroll, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Crunchyroll is the world’s largest anime streaming service, delivering anime content, theatrical releases, merchandise, games, news, events, and music to a global fan community.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Joint Venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in recent sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Entertainment (anime streaming and media)
- **Target customers**: B2C – anime fans globally (individual consumers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life.” [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs)

## Products & Services
- **Crunchyroll Streaming Service**: The world’s largest anime streaming library with subtitled and dubbed content, available via web, mobile, and TV apps. (SaaS/Subscription)
- **Theatrical Releases**: Distribution of anime films in theaters worldwide.
- **Merchandise Store**: Official anime merchandise, figures, apparel, and collectibles (e-commerce).
- **Crunchyroll Games**: Mobile and browser games based on popular anime franchises.
- **News & Events**: Anime news coverage, virtual and in-person fan events, and conventions.
- **Music**: Anime soundtracks and original music distribution.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Funimation in 2020 for $1.175B; now part of Sony/Funimation Global Group)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $140.0M (as of latest data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Total Funding**: $26.8M across 3 rounds (last venture round in 2015 led by Otter Media) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Aniplex of Japan, Otter Media, TV Tokyo
- **Growth Signals**: 1,453 employees operating in 31 countries; job postings up +82.9% year-over-year; LinkedIn followers +20.5% yearly; active in India, France, Mexico, Japan, and more. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest anime streaming library** globally, with deep catalog and simulcast rights.
- **Sony/Aniplex partnership** provides unique access to Japanese anime production and distribution.
- **Integrated ecosystem** spanning streaming, merchandise, games, events, and music—creating multiple touchpoints for fans.
- **Authenticity and cultural roots** in Japan, reinforced by the Aniplex connection.
- **Global scale** with offices in 14 cities and localized content in multiple languages.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand global reach into emerging markets (India, Latin America, Southeast Asia).
- Deepen fan engagement through interactive experiences (games, events, community features).
- Grow the merchandise and e-commerce business.
- Continue investing in original co-productions and theatrical releases.
- Leverage AI/ML for personalization and content discovery (e.g., hiring Manager of Machine Learning and Data Science). [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are passionate about anime and serving a global fan community. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Hybrid work model**: Three in-person days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with flexibility; remote options for some roles. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Health insurance, 401(k) match, mental-health support, flexible time off, free anime subscriptions, catered lunches, commuter benefits, pet-friendly offices, childcare benefits, and parental leave. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Career development**: Job training, conferences, online course subscriptions, and promotion opportunities. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Positive employee sentiment**: High satisfaction ratings on Glassdoor and Comparably, with praise for collaborative environment and growth opportunities. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Dedicated DEI staff, documented equal pay policy, and highly diverse management team. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)
- **Offices in 14 global locations**: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, London, Mexico City, Hyderabad, and more. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll)

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Company overview, financials, workforce, and growth data.
2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Perks, culture, hybrid policy, benefits, and technology.
3. [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs) – Official about page and mission.
4. [help.crunchyroll.com](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs) – Hiring process and recruitment fraud warnings.
5. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception) – Employee satisfaction and workplace perception.

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