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Counsel, Product Clearance and Compliance
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Counsel, Product Clearance and Compliance

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Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Animal Crossing, Pikmin and Splatoon across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at

Team And Job Summary
The Product Clearance and Compliance team at Nintendo of America manages legal matters and leads strategic initiatives relating to product development and compliance for Nintendo products and services in the Americas. The team achieves Nintendo’s corporate mission of bringing smiles to everyone’s face by ensuring that Nintendo products comply with applicable regulations.

The Corporate Counsel, Product Clearance and Compliance will provide legal guidance related to new and existing services, products, and features from the initial stages of product development, to launch, and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of product regulatory laws impacting video games consoles and the ability to work closely with business and legal colleagues to provide nuanced and informed legal advice. Expertise in the offering of products direct-to-consumer and knowledge of the Latin American market will be highly preferred.

Description Of Duties

Provides strategic support, legal advice, and training to cross-cultural business and development teams regarding the legal and compliance aspects of product development, launch and distribution.
Responds to legal inquiries on a variety of areas, which will include regulatory compliance for consumer products, product safety, consumer protection, e-commerce, and export controls.
Builds cross-functional relationships with business teams as well as other internal stakeholders.
Keeps current on relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations.
Collaborates with legal team members to improve processes and ensures business demands are satisfied.
Develops solutions that manage legal risk in company products and services.
Reviews company activities and policies for legal compliance and adherence to domestic and foreign governmental policies and regulations.

Summary Of Requirements

Minimum four years of legal product counseling and/or regulatory compliance experience.
Working knowledge of the product clearance and compliance areas required to perform the job duties.
Familiarity with launching products, particularly direct-to-consumer, and advising on the legal and compliance aspects of product development for electronics/consumer products.
Basic technical knowledge of video game hardware and software.
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job family or field.
Knowledge of the Latin American market and fluency in either Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred.
Law degree required.
Membership in the Washington State Bar Association or other comparable state qualification.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes a base salary range of $140,900- $253,600 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Computer Games, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Entertainment Providers

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