In-House Gaming Licensing Counsel

Atari; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Atari, a leading name in entertainment, seeks an experienced in-house attorney to manage licensing and commercial transactions. You will act as the primary legal expert on IP protection and revenue generation across game development, digital media, and co-branding initiatives.

You will report to the General Counsel and work with product, marketing, and business development teams to align legal strategy with brand values and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in a top-tier corporate law firm, with emphasis on licensing and commercial transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex IP/entertainment agreements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with global cross-functional exposure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate inbound and outbound licensing agreements for games, co-branding, publishing, and digital media.
• Collaborate with licensing team to structure deals that protect IP while expanding brand presence.
• Advise on marketing campaigns involving Atari trademarks and copyrights.
• Support governance, compliance, and other corporate legal matters.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal teams across global operations.
• Maintain and update standard contract templates and guidelines.

Skills

Licensing

Commercial transactions

Intellectual property

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Bar admission in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

Atari, a leading name in entertainment, seeks an experienced in-house attorney to manage licensing and commercial transactions. You will act as the primary legal expert on IP protection and revenue generation across game development, digital media, and co-branding initiatives.

You will report to the General Counsel and work with product, marketing, and business development teams to align legal strategy with brand values and commercial goals.