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General Information

Locations: Seoul, Korea, Republic of 
Role ID
207486
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.

Reports to: Head of APAC Legal, Los Angeles, USA

Work Environment: Hybrid Work Schedule

Role Summary:

The Regional Counsel will support the legal team in managing legal and compliance matters within Korea and Asia for Electronic Arts. You will support contract review, regulatory compliance, and multiple corporate legal functions to support business operations in Korea and Asia. We ask that you have research skills and the ability to work with teams.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Contract Review and Drafting

  • You will help review, and negotiating agreements, including licensing, distribution, content creation, marketing, and outsourcing agreements.
  • You will work under the supervision of senior legal staff to ensure agreements align with company policies and legal standards.

2. Employment

  • You will support senior members of the team in providing oversight on employment matters in Asia.

3. Compliance and Regulatory Support

  • You will Support senior members of the team in monitoring adherence to regional laws, including data privacy laws, labor regulations, and industry standards.

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

  • You will Collaborate with the global IP team to address issues related to content usage.

5. Research and Legal Analysis

  • You will conduct legal research on regional laws and regulations relevant to the video game industry and provide summaries to the legal team.
  • You will stay up-to-date with legal trends and potential regulatory changes that could influence our regional operations.

6. Collaboration

  • You will work with other departments, including finance, HR, marketing, and operations, to provide legal input on daily projects.
  • You will participate in meetings with internal clients to discuss legal considerations for multiple projects.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school; admission to practice law in common law jurisdiction (e.g., US, UK, AU) or Korea.
  • Experience: 2 or more years of experience with exposure to the entertainment, media, or digital industries, either in-house or at a law firm.
  • Expertise:
    • Knowledge of entertainment law, contract law, IP law, and compliance matters.
    • Experience with contract negotiation and drafting.
    • Familiarity with regional regulations affecting media and entertainment, such as data privacy and labor laws.


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.
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