AI Animation
Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property
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Role overview
Here you can:Serve as the primary legal advisor for IP matters for the businessDraft, negotiate, and advise on IP and technology transactions, including agreements related to game engines, creator tools, online services, game development studios, third-party marketplace assets, joint-development arrangements, and generative AI content production toolsPartner with the business Lead Counsel, providing guidance on IP provisions and issues in commercial transactionsAdvise on open-source software policies in coordination with NBCUniversal IP subject-matter expertsImplement and oversee trade secret protection practices relating to source code, proprietary tools, and technical documentationDevelop guidelines related to the creation and use of generative AI content, including best practices and tracking processesConduct IP and technology diligence for acquisitions, investments, and strategic par
What the employer is looking for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar, or a member in good standing of another U.S. State Bar and eligible to register as in-house counsel in California
- Approximately 7+ years of IP and technology transactions experience, including substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex transactions relating to video games, interactive entertainment, technology, consumer-facing products, or other innovative businesses
- Solid understanding of IP issues relevant to video games, generative AI, user-generated content, and content moderation, including fluency in content clearance, brand/franchise licensing, copyrights, patents, trademarks, rights of publicity, IP enforcement, and music licensing
- Exceptional issue-spotting, problem-solving, and business judgment skills
- Proven ability to operate effectively across a large organization and to influence outcomes through collaboration
- Track record of operating as a business-facing IP counsel in fast-moving, ambiguous situations, including evolving areas such as artificial intelligence
- Excellent executive presence and ability to communicate practical legal advice to senior business leaders, engineers, product managers, and creative leader
- Substantive experience in the video game and interactive entertainment industry, including experience with video game technologies, user-generated content, and game modifications
- Experience supporting generative AI content creation and distribution
- Passion for video games, interactive entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, digital platforms, or innovative consumer products
- Experience partnering closely with product, engineering, advertising, marketing, and business leadership teams
- Prior in-house legal experience at a video game publisher, developer, platform, or interactive media company is a plus
Preferred qualifications
- Substantive experience in the video game and interactive entertainment industry, including experience with video game technologies, user-generated content, and game modifications
- Experience supporting generative AI content creation and distribution
- Passion for video games, interactive entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, digital platforms, or innovative consumer products
- Experience partnering closely with product, engineering, advertising, marketing, and business leadership teams
- Prior in-house legal experience at a video game publisher, developer, platform, or interactive media company is a plus