Legal Counsel

Overview

A global gaming organization is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance primarily on general corporate matters. This role is suited for an attorney with strong foundational experience who is ready to take ownership of legal matters while collaborating in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Support general corporate needs including corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax issues, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, and employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries.
• Enhance and maintain corporate compliance and subsidiary formation and management programs.
• Draft intercompany agreements and policies among affiliates, such as intercompany services agreements and tax sharing agreements.
• Provide legal support for integrations of acquired studios.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements including services, marketing, development, publishing, licensing, and technology agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across global teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining scalable legal processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and legal teams in other regions to support global initiatives.
• Support development of legal policies, training materials, and compliance processes to foster a culture of compliance and innovation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Monitor legal developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for North American based studios and offices.
• Assist with employment matters.
• Perform other legal tasks as required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, including top-tier law firm or in-house counsel experience with a global company.
• Experience with payments is a plus.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax matters, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, and employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Ability to work collaboratively across time zones and cultures.
• Experience working in a global organization or with international stakeholders is a plus.
• Experience in video games, entertainment, intellectual property, or software technology is a plus.
• Experience using generative AI for legal work and project management is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with tax and accounting issues is a plus.
• Experience with employment law and employment matters is a plus.
• Strong individual contributor with a "roll-up sleeves" attitude and a team player mindset.
• Knowledge of Korean or other foreign languages is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position in California is $147,000 to $202,000. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location.

Location

• North America (supporting studios and offices based in this region).

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

The organization is committed to full inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations during the application process or to perform essential job functions should contact the HR team to begin the interactive process.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment of any kind.