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Senior Legal Approvals Specialist

Senior Approvals Specialist

Electronic Arts

Toronto, ON, Orlando, FL, or Guildford, UK

Senior Approvals Specialist (Non-Attorney Position)

Electronic Arts (EA)

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together experienced people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and collaborative legal professional (non-attorney) to join our team. This position will join the Approvals team, a group of legal professionals who support our product and marketing teams on the creation of games, marketing campaigns, and policies to help deliver upon EA’s mission to be the world’s greatest games company. This position may work from our offices at either Toronto, ON, Gilford, UK or Orlando, FL.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter, who is inquisitive and has a passion for video games and technology.

Join us in driving the next revolution in games.

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Partner with Product Counsel and Specialist Counsel to support game development teams on legal issues such as content clearance, trademark clearance, in-game advertising and reviewing specific game features.
• Review and approve all consumer-facing product and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including ratings requirements, IP, advertising and privacy guidance, and regional-specific requirements.
• Help maintain and develop internal guidance and policies relating to marketing compliance.
• Prepare rules and disclosures for promotions including contests, sweepstakes, tournaments, and promotional offers.
• Review registration, marketing, and promotional materials related to Competitive Gaming tournaments and other live events.
• Perform trademark searches, content clearance research or other legal research as needed.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience at in-house legal department (preferred) or a law firm.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced legal department.
• Experience or familiarity with video games is a big plus.