Legal Associate, Contracts

Requisition Number: 166854

Position Title: Legal Specialist II

External Description:

EA was founded by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and we—has expanded immensely, but we are still guided by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world's best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders and fueled by our accomplished staff at locations right across the Globe. We are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

This is a non-attorney role and will report to a Senior Product Counsel. The role can be based in Los Angeles or Seattle.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance from a Senior Legal Associate and Product Counsel and following EA's standard templates and guidance, draft and review multiple commercial agreements, including software and content licenses, consulting agreements, SAAS agreements (including data protection agreements), influencer and promotion agreements.
• Can escalate issues to appropriate team members.
• Comfortable adapting templates for different needs under the direction of a Senior Legal Associate or Product Counsel.
• Attend meetings with important legal and partners to build a knowledge of the business, support partners and determine how to prioritize work.

Our next Licensing Associate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program.
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal with a law firm or in-house providing services for technology or entertainment clients.
• Work with business and legal teams.
• Manage the entire contract process from initial contract, negotiation, and through execution, under the direction of a Senior Legal Associate or Product Counsel.
• Handle a high volume of work with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently and effectively.
• Experience in the Games Industry.

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Company Profile:

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: 64

Can this position be remote?: 0

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.