In-House Contracts Counsel
Skills
Commercial TransactionsConsumerContract NegotiationDrafting AgreementsInteractive EntertainmentInternet ProtocolLicensing
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction
- 4–6 years of experience in a reputable corporate law firm
- Strong emphasis on commercial transactions and licensing
- Proven experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements in the video game or entertainment industry
- Expertise in the video game entertainment or consumer products industries strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally
Nice to have
- Business-minded
- Cross-functional
- Internationally minded
- Passion for gaming
- Pop culture interest
Day to day
- Draft, review, and negotiate inbound and outbound licensing agreements for game development, co-branding, publishing, and digital media.
- Collaborate with licensing teams to structure business deals that expand brand presence while safeguarding intellectual property.
- Advise internal teams on marketing, promotional campaigns, governance, compliance, and other corporate legal matters across global operations.