CareerPlan

Counsel, Business Affairs

New York- NYFull-time$134k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Business Affairs legal counsel negotiating and drafting high-volume commercial agreements for entertainment content creation, production, marketing, and distribution.

Role type

In-house Business Affairs Attorney

Builds

Commercial contracts for game publishing labels and business units

Domain

Interactive entertainment / Video games

Required skills

Contract drafting, Negotiation, Intellectual property law, Corporate transactions, Entertainment law, Technology law, Risk assessment, Deal structuring

Preferred skills

Experience in music, sports, or advertising law, Knowledge of console/mobile gaming business

Technologies

Legal research databases, Contract management systems

Responsibilities

Draft, analyze, and negotiate commercial agreements for entertainment content; Support senior attorneys across music, entertainment, sports, and technology practice groups; Structure and analyze deals involving third-party rights; Advise internal clients on copyright, technology, and regulatory matters; Assess risks in complex legal issues.

Seniority

Mid-level (3-5+ years experience)