Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel

KRAFTON Americas•El Segundo, CA

11h

About The Position

KRAFTON is seeking a seasoned Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel to lead and advise on complex regulatory matters globally. This includes areas such as privacy, age verification, online safety and consumer protection, age-appropriate design, competitions, user-generated content, blockchain, payments, and artificial intelligence. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and offers the opportunity to shape legal strategy for a fast-moving, continually evolving global gaming 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.

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.