Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel

KRAFTON Americas•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. The company continuously pushes the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding its platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. KRAFTON is best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, and its stellar studios include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with a passionate and driven team, KRAFTON strives to establish itself as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market. The opportunity is for a seasoned Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel to lead and advise on complex regulatory matters, including privacy, age verification, online safety and consumer protection, age-appropriate design, competitions, user generated content, blockchain, payments, artificial intelligence, etc. This role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders and offers the opportunity to help shape legal strategy for a fast-moving, continually evolving global business.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
7+ years of legal experience, including experience in a leading law firm or in-house legal department for a global company.
Deep expertise in regulatory compliance, including privacy, age verification, online safety and consumer protection, age-appropriate design, competitions, user generated content, blockchain, payments, artificial intelligence, etc
Proven experience managing complex matters.
Excellent judgment, analytical capabilities, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable advising senior executives and influencing business strategy.
Communication wizard that can distil complex concepts to easy to understand actionable advice
Experience building regulatory frameworks
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably in a variety of circumstances.
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

Experience working in a global organization or with international stakeholders is preferred.
Experience managing regulatory compliance globally, or in multiple regions, is highly preferred.
Experience with video games, entertainment, IP, or software technology is a significant plus.
Experience using generative AI to perform legal work and manage projects is a significant plus.
Experience with compliance with AI regulations and legal risks is a significant plus.
Experience with employment law and employment matters is a plus.
Knowledge of Korean or other foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice for regulatory areas across jurisdictions
Draft or review terms of service, privacy policies, EULAs, rules-of-conduct, competition rules, policies, etc.
Product counseling
Respond to regulatory inquiries
Advise and educate stakeholders throughout the company and Legal Dept regarding legal obligations and strategy
Ensure alignment with global standards on data protection, consumer rights, and AI governance.
Oversee and manage external counsel
Serve as a trusted advisor to global business teams, helping to mitigate risk and guide decision-making.
Drive the development and implementation of global policies and compliance programs and scalable legal processes.
Monitor evolving legal trends and translate them into actionable strategies.
Partner with internal stakeholders and legal teams in other regions to support global initiatives.
Provide mentorship and support to other members of the legal team.