We are a global video game organization based out of Seoul, South Korea. The name derives from the slogan "Keep the craftsmanship on," a rendition of our commitment to developing and publishing world-class games from our studios and publishing centers across the globe. You may know us as the developers and publishers of PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Callisto Protocol, Subnautica, Dark and Darker mobile, inZOI, and more. Our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, and Unknown Worlds.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Krafton is looking for an in-house Legal Counsel with 3-10 years of relevant experience. Principal duties will be supporting commercial, and other areas of the legal team as needed, including regulatory, corporate governance, and legal ops.
RESPONSIBILITIES Review, negotiate, draft, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including services, statements of work, marketing, publishing, distribution, licensing, merchandising, technology, software licenses, employment, and data privacy-related agreements, etc. Advise on compliance requirements in the U.S. and globally related to consumer protection laws, marketing, gambling/games of skill, contests, sweepstakes, accessibility laws, privacy, and issues unique to the interactive entertainment industry. Enhance and maintain the company's corporate compliance and subsidiary formation and management program, principally in North America and Europe. Build strong relationships and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders globally. REQUIREMENTS 3-10 years of relevant legal experience in top-tier law firms and/or in house legal departments. 3+ years of experience in commercial transactions. Ability to handle individual commercial transaction matters without direct supervision. Flexibility to work with different time zones, different work cultures and languages (through translators). Team player capable of working both independently and with others. Roll up your sleeves attitude handling all aspects of matters with or without support from others. Sense of humor. Licensed to practice law in the United States Proficiency in both English and Korean, including excellent verbal and written communication skills would be highly preferred. Knowledge of tax and accounting issues is a plus. Knowledge of regulatory issues related to gaming and evolving technology, such as privacy, AI, blockchain, e-commerce, and online advertising would be a plus. Experience in video games, entertainment, or software industry is a plus. Experience with legal technology is a plus. Reasonable Accommodation
KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.
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KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Location: El Segundo, CA, or SF-Bay Area. We are also open to considering remote work arrangements for suitably qualified applicants.
In California, the expected salary range for this position is $150,000-$220,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.
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