Vice President of Product Counsel

Crunchyroll; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Parental support

FSA

401(k) with match

HSA

Commuter benefit

Pet friendly offices

Job summary

Crunchyroll seeks a Vice President, Product Counsel to shape how products are built and launched for anime fans worldwide. You’ll work with Product and Engineering, delivering practical legal guidance on features and platform initiatives, while balancing innovation with risk management.

You will lead and mentor a team of product lawyers, influence senior leadership, and navigate evolving privacy and regulatory requirements across international markets.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing; California or New York preferred.
• 15+ years of legal experience with hands-on product counseling in tech or consumer-facing business.
• In-house leadership or senior product counseling experience with technology, streaming, or entertainment clients.
• Experience advising Product and Engineering on the design, development, and launch of digital products, including streaming or subscription services.
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy for major product launches, new features, and platform initiatives.
• Provide practical legal guidance throughout product development from design to launch and ongoing improvements.
• Advise on privacy, advertising, consumer protection, and regulatory issues with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and develop legal talent while representing Product Counsel in senior leadership discussions.
• Manage multiple high-priority initiatives with timely guidance and clear communication as business needs evolve.

Skills

Product counseling

Legal leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic advisory

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission (CA or NY)

Job description

• 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


• 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

Benefits

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually


• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance


• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self


• Support program for new parents


• Health care and dependent care FSA


• 401(k) plan, with employer match


• Health Saving Account HSA program


• Employer paid commuter benefit


• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

• 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