Commercial Counsel

KRAFTON Americas•El Segundo, CA

7d•$147,000 - $202,000

About The Position

KRAFTON is a global video game organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, known for its commitment to “Keep the craftsmanship on.” We develop and publish world-class titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds, Subnautica, inZOI, and others through our internationally recognized studios, including PUBG Studios, Unknown Worlds, and Tango Gameworks. As part of our expanding global operations, the Legal Team is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a wide range of commercial transactions, IP management, and broader legal operations across Krafton and its affiliates worldwide.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant legal experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience handling commercial transactions.
Ability to independently manage commercial matters with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills in English and ability to work effectively across time zones, cultures, and languages (including through translators).
Team-oriented mindset; able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
Proactive, “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude in handling matters with or without additional support.
Hold a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the United States, or a common law jurisdiction.
Professional demeanor combined with a sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Korean language proficiency.
Experience with legal technology tools or platforms.
Background in the video game, entertainment, or software technology industries.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a broad portfolio of commercial agreements, including: Publishing Agreements, Platform Agreements, Services agreements, Development and licensing agreements, Merchandising agreements, Technology and software license agreements, Data privacy–related agreements
Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal resources.
Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and templates.
Build strong working relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders.
Work closely with the IP team to identify, register, protect, and enforce the company’s IP portfolio, including copyrights, trademarks, and domain names.