Commercial Counsel

KRAFTON

$147K — $202K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience in a reputable law firm or in-house counsel role.
  • Hands-on experience with commercial transactions for at least 3 years.
  • Ability to independently manage commercial legal matters with minimal oversight.
  • Strong English communication skills for effective collaboration across cultures and time zones.
  • Team player capable of both independent work and collaboration.
  • Proactive attitude towards handling legal issues with initiative.
  • Must have a law degree from an accredited institution and be licensed to practice law in the U.S. or a common law jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements including publishing and licensing agreements.
  • Maintain and enhance contract templates and internal legal resources.
  • Review and negotiate employment-related agreements.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to build relationships across functions.
  • Work with the IP team for the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property portfolio.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values authenticity.
  • Potential for career growth in a global company recognized in the gaming industry.
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY

KRAFTON is a global video game organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, known for its commitment to "Keep the craftsmanship on." We develop and publish world-class titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds, Subnautica, inZOI, and others through our internationally recognized studios, including PUBG Studios, Unknown Worlds, and Tango Gameworks

As part of our expanding global operations, the Legal Team is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a wide range of commercial transactions, IP management, and broader legal operations across Krafton and its affiliates worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a broad portfolio of commercial agreements, including:
    • Publishing Agreements
    • Platform Agreements
    • Services agreements
    • Development and licensing agreements
    • Merchandising agreements
    • Technology and software license agreements
    • Data privacy-related agreements
  • Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal resources.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and templates.
  • Build strong working relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with global stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the IP team to identify, register, protect, and enforce the company's IP portfolio, including copyrights, trademarks, and domain names.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience handling commercial transactions.
  • Ability to independently manage commercial matters with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills in English and ability to work effectively across time zones, cultures, and languages (including through translators).
  • Team-oriented mindset; able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
  • Proactive, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude in handling matters with or without additional support.
  • Hold a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the United States, or a common law jurisdiction.
  • Professional demeanor combined with a sense of humor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Korean language proficiency.
  • Experience with legal technology tools or platforms.
  • Background in the video game, entertainment, or software technology industries.

In California, the expected salary range for this position is $147,000-$202,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Krafton we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via [redacted].com, [redacted].com or [redacted].com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email [redacted].

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