VP, Business & Legal Affairs – Southern California

Our client is a leading independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide. The company boasts a portfolio of top-selling, award-winning interactive entertainment and a network of internal development studios whose focus on new intellectual property creation positions this company at the forefront of entertainment innovation.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will have a minimum of 10-15 years of IP licensing and transactions experience. This attorney will be primarily responsible for the Core Group. Responsibilities will include structuring, development, outsourcing and advertising, outbound/OEM, licensing, merchandising, inbound/technology licensing and other content licenses and service agreements. Will also help business clients identify and mitigate risks and comply with laws and other internal policies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a small team of attorneys and paralegals. Prior record of supervisory experience is a must.

Requirements:

• 10 - 15 years IP/licensing experience encompassing both a top tier law firm and technology company, preferably related to video games.

• Previous experience with IP, commercial transactions and licensing matters.

• Intellectual property experience including content, copyright and trademark, privacy and software development and sales.

• Entertainment and/or interactive entertainment industry experience is preferred, but not required. • Previous experience managing other attorneys and paralegals. • Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.

• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong ethics and integrity.

• Must be practical, pragmatic, and able to develop “outside the box” solutions that satisfy both legal and business interests.

• Sense of humor.

• BA/JD from top schools.

• CA Bar preferred.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

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