Legal Counsel

KRAFTON Americas•El Segundo, CA

7h•$147,000 - $202,000

About The Position

KRAFTON is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their team and provide legal guidance across a number of areas, including principally general corporate matters. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong foundational experience who is ready to take ownership of matters while working in a collaborative global environment.

Requirements

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 experience or in-house counsel experience with a global company.
Knowledge of / experience with issues related to corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax matters, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries, etc.
Communication wizard that can distil complex concepts to easy to understand actionable advice.
Ability to work collaboratively across time zones and cultures.
Strong individual contributor with ‘roll-up sleeves’ attitude, but who is also a team player, helping drive team success.

Nice To Haves

Payments experience is a plus.
Experience working in a global organization or with international stakeholders is a plus.
Experience with video games, entertainment, IP, or software technology is a plus.
Experience using generative AI to perform legal work and manage projects is a plus.
Knowledge/experience with tax & accounting issues is a plus.
Experience with employment law and employment matters is a plus.
Knowledge of Korean or other foreign language is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with general corporate needs of Krafton, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including e.g. corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax matters, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries.
Enhance and maintain the company’s corporate compliance and subsidiary formation and management program.
Draft intercompany agreements and policies among affiliates (e.g. intercompany services agreements, tax sharing agreements, etc.).
Legal support for integrations of acquired studios.
Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements including (for example) services, marketing, development, publishing, licensing, and technology agreements.
Review, negotiate, and draft a variety of agreements, including commercial agreements including (for example) services, marketing, development, licensing, and technology agreements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across the business, including 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 and help foster a culture of compliance and innovation.
Coordinate with outside counsel where applicable.
Monitor legal developments and assess impact on the business.
Assist with day-to-day legal support for North American based studios and offices.
Assist with employment matters.
Perform other legal tasks as needed.