This job listing expired on Oct 10, 2020
Job Overview:
T2, a leading video game company is seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney to serve as [Counsel], in our offices in New York, New York. The ideal candidates will have intellectual property, entertainment, media, technology and/or litigation experience relevant to the creation, marketing and distribution of entertainment content. The selected candidate will work closely with creative talent, senior in-house counsel and assist in advising executive management of a dynamic entertainment company.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day counsel regarding content creation, clearance, marketing, and protection of intellectual property.
- Assist in resolving disputes relating to same, including management of outside counsel.
- Supervise and manage paralegals and customer support personnel
- Assess risks associated with highly complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Serve as part of a distributed team of lawyers, paralegals and staff helping Take-Two’s publishing labels create the most innovative and creative products in the most efficient way possible
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and in good standing with the NY state bar.
- Must have 4–6 years of in-house or law firm experience, preferably in entertainment, technology, advertising/media or industries similar to interactive entertainment.
- Experience with IP litigation in addition to experience reading case law and IP disputes.
- Must have the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and effectively distill information for clients Must possess common sense, patience, good humor, and a commitment to teamwork.
- Strong organizational skills and judgment; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a hectic, fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the videogame industry
- Ability to operate independently, take ownership and be accountable
- Remains calm and confident despite deadlines and challenging priorities