New 
Principal Corporate Counsel, Xbox Game Studios
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 31, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe video game industry is at an inflection point where emerging technologies and new business models are changing the way the world plays and connects through digital entertainment. If you want to play a big part in the success of video game studios and to help deliver exciting new games to a worldwide audience, we have an opening for you. This position is located in Redmond, WA and will join the team that provides front-line legal support for Xbox Game Studios, the division that builds and publishes games such as Minecraft, Halo, Flight Simulator, Age of Empires, and many more. You will lead the legal support function for some of Microsoft's first party game studios, shepherding the development and distribution of major game titles in collaboration with teams from Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and online services. This job is a unique and inspiring opportunity to work at the intersection of new technologies, online communities, and entertainment. In the role of Principal Corporate Counsel, Xbox Game Studios, you will enjoy challenging issues involving intellectual property, licensing and transactions, privacy, digital safety, and more. The engineers running these services need a trusted advisor who can provide practical, creative advice to complex and often novel issues -even in areas with evolving and developing legal and regulatory frameworks. If you are curious, work well with others, and are eager to put your legal skills to work for a premier game studio, we hope you'll apply now!
ResponsibilitiesDraft and negotiate transactional documents, including agreements related to strategic partnerships, inbound content licensing, merchandise, software, TV and movies, advertising technology and sales, and game development.Provide front-line counsel and advice to business executives, engineers, and game designers on a broad range of complex and developing legal and business issues related to game development, privacy, online safety, use of AI, intellectual property, game mechanics, customer support, marketing, and compliance.Collaborate with internal and external legal and policy specialists to guide the business through emerging regulatory challenges.Lead cross-group projects related to business gaming strategies and legal initiatives. | |