Senior Legal Specialist, Approvals

Locations: Los Angeles - Del Rey, California, United States of America 

• Location: Redwood City
• State: California
• Country: United States of America

Role ID

215723

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Legal

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and collaborative legal professional (non-attorney) to join our team. This position will join the Approvals team, a group of legal professionals who support our product and marketing teams on the creation of games, marketing campaigns, and policies to help deliver upon EA's mission to be the world's greatest games company. You will work a hybrid work model defined as three days in office, and will report to the Associate Manager, Legal Approvals.

What's in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Partner with Product Counsel and Specialist Counsel to support game development teams on legal issues such as content clearance, trademark clearance, in-game advertising and reviewing specific game features.

• Review and approve all consumer-facing product and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including ratings requirements, IP, advertising and privacy guidance, and regional-specific requirements.

• Help maintain and develop internal guidance and policies relating to marketing compliance.

• Prepare rules and disclosures for promotions including contests, sweepstakes, tournaments, and promotional offers.  

• Review registration, marketing, and promotional materials related to Competitive Gaming tournaments and other live events.

• Perform trademark searches, content clearance research or other legal research as needed.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 5 or more years of experience at in-house legal department (preferred) or a law firm.

• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and project management skills.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced legal department.

• Experience or familiarity with video games is a big plus.

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