Junior In-House Gaming Counsel (Hybrid)

Arc Games Inc.

Sunnyvale (CA)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Arc Games, Inc. seeks a junior Legal Counsel to join the Bay Area team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent law graduates and offers exposure to contracts, internal processes, and game-publisher legal work.

Based in Sunnyvale with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite), you will be the first point of contact for everyday legal questions, review routine contracts, and support cross-functional teams. We value sharp, detail-oriented lawyers who can use AI tools responsibly and learn fast.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor is required; Bar admission is not required.
  • Genuine familiarity with and interest in video games.
  • Willingness to use AI tools as part of daily legal work with sound judgment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for everyday legal questions across the company, resolving issues and providing practical, accurate guidance.
  • Review routine contracts, vendor agreements, and internal requests, understanding when something falls within your judgment and when it needs to be escalated.
  • Support internal approval workflows to help keep deals and requests moving efficiently.
  • Use AI tools thoughtfully for research, drafting support, and document review, with appropriate escalation when needed.
  • Apply knowledge of the games industry to make legal guidance practical for the business.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Judgment
AI tools familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Arc Games, Inc. seeks a junior Legal Counsel to join the Bay Area team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent law graduates and offers exposure to contracts, internal processes, and game-publisher legal work.

Based in Sunnyvale with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite), you will be the first point of contact for everyday legal questions, review routine contracts, and support cross-functional teams. We value sharp, detail-oriented lawyers who can use AI tools responsibly and learn fast.

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