Counsel, Business Transactions Group

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo of America is seeking an experienced senior legal counselor to provide strategic legal guidance on marketing campaigns, partnerships, sponsorships, and media integrations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. You will negotiate complex commercial contracts and advise business teams on risk and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes practical, business-oriented advice, collaboration with marketing, sales, and operations, and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a practicing lawyer, including marketing teams.
• Strong IP, marketing, and contracts law knowledge.
• Experience in commercial, entertainment, and antitrust law.
• Extensive drafting and negotiation of marketing, advertising, licensing, and other agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to marketing, advertising, sales, and communications teams across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
• Negotiate and draft complex contracts including promotions, sponsorships, media, influencers, IP licenses, and licenses.
• Partner with business to deliver practical legal advice while managing risk.
• Review marketing campaigns and materials for legal compliance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on regulatory matters.
• May conduct in-house training and assist with budget development.

Skills

Marketing law

IP law

Contracts law

Negotiation

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Law degree

Washington State Bar

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

SUMMARY:

This role combines strategic legal counseling with sophisticated commercial transaction work, supporting marketing campaigns, partnerships, sponsorships, influencer programs, celebrity engagements, experiential events, media integrations, sales initiatives, and other high-profile consumer-facing projects. Ideal candidates enjoy partnering closely with the business, providing practical, solutions-oriented advice, and serving as trusted advisors who help teams achieve their goals while effectively managing risk.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides legal support to various business teams, including marketing, advertising, sales, and communications teams across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
• Negotiates, prepares, administers, and consults on complex company-wide contracts, including agreements for promotions, sponsorships, marketing partnerships, media integrations, influencers and celebrities, agency services, production services, tradeshows and events, sales and distribution, software subscriptions, IP licenses, etc.
• Partners closely with the business to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that enables business objectives while managing risk.
• Advises on marketing campaigns and assists with legal review of Nintendo advertising, marketing, and promotional materials.
• Communicates with and directs outside contacts, including outside counsel, with respect to marketing laws, antitrust, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and/or contract matters.
• May assign, monitor, and review the work of assigned staff.
• Assists with budget development.
• Reviews company activities and policies for legal compliance and adherence to domestic and foreign governmental policies and regulations.
• Provides legal advice to and responds to various inquiries from company departments, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• May conduct in-house training seminars.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing lawyer, including experience working with marketing teams.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, marketing law, and contracts law.
• Working knowledge of a variety of legal areas including commercial law, entertainment law, and antitrust.
• Extensive document drafting and negotiation experience, including agreements related to marketing, advertising, promotions, and sales, IP licenses, and other commercial agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of video game industry and Nintendo products helpful, but not required.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job family or field.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Law degree.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or other comparable state qualification.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay Range:

$174,050 — $313,350 USD