Commercial Counsel

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a junior lawyer to join their Legal Department as Commercial Counsel. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting technology and marketing teams, and contributing to company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law, particularly in technology, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

10 days sick time

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Potential bonus and equity

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with a law firm or in-house experience in technology.
• Experience drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Help create contract templates and guidance documents.
• Advise on contractual risk and obligations.

Skills

Commercial Agreements

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Education

Member in good standing of a Canadian Law Society

Common Law Experience

Job description

Role ID

209043

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Legal

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Our Legal Department is looking for a junior lawyer to join us as Commercial Counsel. You are a “utility player” who will support transactions across EA’s central technology and marketing teams and the corporate functions Electronic Arts. You excel in a swift moving, collaborative environment and want to grow as a lawyer. As part of our global Legal team, you will help create company policies and commercial playbook content. You will report to the Managing Commercial Counsel, and you will work a hybrid work schedule, defined as 3+ days in office from our Burnaby (BC) office.

Responsibilities:

Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including software and content licenses, consulting and other services agreements, SaaS and other cloud agreements, hardware purchase agreements, and other agreements.

Help create contract templates and guidance documents for EA’s commercial playbook, review and comment on drafts of company policies, and contribute to other projects

Interpret agreement language and company policies for business partners; advise on their obligations; evaluate and advise on contractual risk and its mitigation.

Work with other EA attorneys and legal professionals, senior management, and representatives of third-party companies.

Convey complex information to diverse audiences orally and in written format.

Qualifications:

Member in good standing of a Canadian Law Society

Common law experience

3 or more years of experience with a law firm providing services for technology clients or relevant in-house experience with companies in the technology industry

Experience drafting and negotiating different types of commercial agreements.

Able to manage the entire contract process from initial contact to execution.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.