Head of Legal - Competitive Gaming Division

Requisition Number: 152630

Position Title: Managing Attorney

External Description:

Head of Legal for Competitive Gaming Division

Role Overview

We are seeking an attorney with 12 or more years of experience to spearhead our global legal support of EA’s Competitive Gaming Division (CGD).  You will be the primary legal point of contact for senior CGD leadership and work on a wide variety of commercial, risk management and governance matters involving a range of legal and regulatory issues related to gaming, tournaments, sports and entertainment.  This position will report to EA’s General Counsel.  It will be based at one of our West Coast offices – either Redwood Shores, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or Seattle, WA.

What a Head of Legal for Competitive Gaming Division does at EA:

• Working with CGD leadership and production teams, provides practical guidance and strategic input, assess and manage risks for the CGD business, including the development, operation, marketing and broadcast of global eSports events.
• Develops innovative legal solutions that take into consideration global regulations, licensor requirements, and business realities. Monitors regulatory landscapes and business developments in the esports industry that could impact our CGD business.
• Provides frequent guidance, updates and feedback to the relevant members of the global legal CGD team. Regularly updates General Counsel and the legal leadership team on CGD strategy.
• Work as a member of a cross-functional team to drive creation and maintenance of rulesets, policies and practices for operation of CGD events and tournaments.
• Oversees legal support of other CGD counsel. Provides clear leadership, mentorship and support to CGD Counsel.
• Provides commercial transactional support for CGD, which includes drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements (g., production, broadcasting, talent, content creation and promotional agreements). Develops and maintains CGD commercial templates.
• Creates strong partnerships with CGD business partners and collaborates closely with other legal colleagues, including game product counsel, specialist counsel for IP, promotions and data protection, and the policy and gov’t affairs team.
  

The Head of Legal for Competitive Gaming Division needs:

• J.D. degree required.
• 12 or more years of relevant experience, with both in-house and top-tier law firm experience. Prior experience in sports, entertainment and/or media broadcasting and production is required.
• Familiarity with employment, privacy, ecommerce, intellectual property, consumer protection, advertising, and marketing laws and regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills along with excellent communication skills, business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Comfortable and adept at supporting a fast-paced, evolving business, balancing legal risk and thinking creatively to propel the business forward and enable smart decisions.
• Must be a team player, who approaches problem solving by seeking collaboration and solutions. Pursues everything with energy, professionalism and drive for excellence.

 

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 192

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.