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The video game industry is at an inflection point where emerging technologies and new business models are changing the way the world plays and connects through digital entertainment. If you want to play a big part in the success of video game studios and to help deliver exciting new games to a worldwide audience, we have an opening for you. This position will join the team that provides front-line legal support for Xbox Game Studios, the division that builds and publishes games such as Minecraft, Halo, Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, and many more. You will lead the legal support function for some of Microsoft’s most strategic first party game studios, guiding the development and publishing of major game titles in collaboration with teams from Game Pass, marketing, and online services. This job is a unique and inspiring opportunity to work at the intersection of a new age in technologies, entertainment capabilities and regulatory compliance. A successful candidate for this role will enjoy challenging and often novel issues involving intellectual property, licensing and transactions, privacy, digital safety, and more. The teams building our games and running our game services need a trusted advisor who can provide practical, creative advice—even in areas with uncertain and developing legal and regulatory frameworks. If you are curious, collaborative, and eager to put your legal skills to work for a premier gaming team, we hope you’ll apply now! Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we are dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our Culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
Job Responsibility:
Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including agreements related to strategic partnerships, IP and content use rights, merchandise, TV and movies, and game development
Provide front-line counsel and advice to business executives, engineers, and game designers on a broad range of complex and developing legal and business issues related to game development, privacy, online safety, monetization mechanics, intellectual property, game services, PR, marketing, and regulatory compliance
Apply strategic thinking and find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests in complex and ambiguous situations
Lead cross-group projects related to core clients and legal initiatives in an efficient manner
Provides recommendations to improve efficiency within work group and for the delivery of legal services to clients
Collaborate with internal and external legal and policy specialists to guide the business through emerging regulatory challenges
Demonstrate a result orientated mindset with a dedicated client focus to establish a trusted advisor relationship with business clients
Deliver effective written communication that is clear and organized
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
5+ years’ experience practicing as a commercial business attorney drafting and negotiating a broad variety of transactional agreements
Experience in providing legal counsel for the gaming and entertainment industry