Associate Counsel - Gaming & Entertainment IP (US)

Square Enix; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with employer match

PTO 25 days

Game discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Square Enix is seeking an Associate Counsel to support legal matters for publishing operations across the Americas. The role sits within the Square Enix America Legal team, collaborating with multiple business units.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, provide risk-aware guidance, and stay current on laws affecting online entertainment, privacy, and gaming. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active US state bar.
• 1+ years of legal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to context.
• Detail-oriented with strong big-picture awareness.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review and interpret contracts including vendor agreements, NDAs, EULAs, software licenses, and content licenses.
• Partner with business executives to implement legal best practices in the digital space.
• Provide legal guidance to minimize risk while enabling business goals.
• Research and analyze evolving laws affecting online business (privacy, AI, children’s safety, loot boxes).
• Review game content and marketing materials for IP, compliance, and other issues.
• Liaise with Square Enix legal teams worldwide.
• Occasional business travel.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Presenting Complex Ideas

Education

Juris Doctor (accredited law school) or EU equivalent

Job description

Square Enix is seeking an Associate Counsel to support legal matters for publishing operations across the Americas. The role sits within the Square Enix America Legal team, collaborating with multiple business units.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, provide risk-aware guidance, and stay current on laws affecting online entertainment, privacy, and gaming. Travel may be required.