[Finance Div.][Legal Dept.] Commercial Counsel (5~10년)

Seoul. Posted 3 months ago

The role

The Commercial Counsel will support commercial transactions, IP management, and legal operations across Krafton and its affiliates. This includes drafting and negotiating various agreements and working with the IP team to protect the company's portfolio.

What you will do

Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on commercial agreements including publishing, platform, services, development, licensing, merchandising, technology, software, and data privacy 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 with the IP team to identify, register, protect, and enforce the company's IP portfolio

Required qualifications

5–10 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
Must commute to Seoul HQ Office
Ability to independently manage commercial matters with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills in English
Ability to work effectively across time zones, cultures, and languages
Team-oriented mindset
Proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
Hold a law degree
Licensed to practice law in the United States, or a common law jurisdiction

Nice to have

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

Before you apply

Document screening > Personality Assessment > Technical Fit Interview > Culture Fit Interview (2-3 times) > Academic/Career check > Final offer
False statements in your resume may lead to the withdrawal of the employment offer
A 5-month probationary period applies
Individuals with disabilities or distinguished service to the state will be given hiring preference

About the company

KRAFTON is a global video game organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It develops and publishes titles such as PUBG: Battlegrounds, Subnautica, and inZOI through its international studios.