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Legal Counsel

KRAFTON Americas

El Segundo3d ago

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<div class="p-pdf_iframe__page" data-page-number="1"> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>THE COMPANY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join our team and provide legal guidance across a number of areas, including principally general corporate matters. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong foundational experience who is ready to take ownership of matters while working in a collaborative global environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with general corporate needs of Krafton, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including e.g. corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax matters, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enhance and maintain the company’s corporate compliance and subsidiary formation and management program.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft intercompany agreements and policies among affiliates (e.g. intercompany services agreements, tax sharing agreements, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legal support for integrations of acquired studios.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements including (for example) services, marketing, development, publishing, licensing, and technology agreements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review, negotiate, and draft a variety of agreements, including commercial agreements including (for example) services, marketing, development, licensing, and technology agreements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across the business, including global teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in developing and maintaining scalable legal processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with internal stakeholders and legal teams in other regions to support global initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support development of legal policies, training materials, and compliance processes and help foster a culture of compliance and innovation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with outside counsel where applicable.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor legal developments and assess impact on the business.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with day-to-day legal support for North American based studios and offices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with employment matters.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform other legal tasks as needed.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4–6 years of relevant experience, including top-tier law firm experience or in-house counsel experience with a global company.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Payments experience is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of / experience with issues related to corporate governance, intercompany matters, tax matters, corporate compliance, subsidiary formation, employee equity incentive plans for subsidiaries, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communication wizard that can distil complex concepts to easy to understand actionable advice.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work collaboratively across time zones and cultures.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in a global organization or with international stakeholders is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with video games, entertainment, IP, or software technology is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience using generative AI to perform legal work and manage projects is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge/experience with tax &amp; accounting issues is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with employment law and employment matters is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong individual contributor with ‘roll-up sleeves’ attitude, but who is also a team player, helping drive team success.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of Korean or other foreign language is a plus</span></li> </ul> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Reasonable Accommodation</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>EEOC statement</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="em"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Don’t meet every single requirement?&nbsp; </strong></em></span></p> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="em">Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p> </div> </div>

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