Niantic
Counsel, Commercial
US - Culver City, United States · Senior
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About the role
- Scopely is seeking an experienced, pragmatic, and business-minded Counsel, Commercial to join our legal team in Culver City, California.
- Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead attorney for a broad range of commercial matters supporting Scopely's business teams and initiatives, as well as various games in Scopely's portfolio.
- Partner closely with IT, Product, Procurement, Finance, and Business Operations teams to structure deals that balance speed, risk, and business objectives
- Contribute to the development of and utilize playbooks, templates, checklists, and drafting guidelines to drive efficiency, consistency, and predictable risk management
- Partner with Legal Operations and global Legal teammates to test, adopt, and refine tools that scale legal support in a growing organization
- Collaborate on matters involving in-game assets, IP partnerships, AI tool engagements, and consumer-facing features.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited institution and qualification to practice law in California
- Qualified candidates currently based in other jurisdictions with the ability to relocate are welcome to apply.
Nice to have
- Experience in AdTech, Privacy, technology, gaming, digital media, or SaaS-driven businesses preferred
Compensation
- For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below.
Benefits
- Demonstrate curiosity and judgment around emerging legal AI capabilities, understanding both their benefits and limitations in a regulated, risk-sensitive environment
Company info
- Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Marketing, influencer, sponsorship, and co-marketing agreements
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