Legal Counsel in Köln bei Electronic Arts

Legal Counsel

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

In EA's Legal team, we deliver practical solutions, understand our business partners' goals and business models, and keep up with the evolving legal landscape.

Come join us! We're hiring a Legal Counsel (m/f/d). This is a part time role (31 hours per week) within EA's Legal Team for a period of 12 months starting on 1 March 2024. You will report to EA's Senior Counsel at EA Germany in Cologne.

The position is based in our EA Germany office in Cologne and can also be offered on a hybrid work model of two days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to a team of attorneys, legal professionals, and business partners.
• Provide expert advice with a focus on laws in relation to marketing, IP and copyright law as well as general civil law matters.
• Provide guidance and support on a variety of legal matters, answer day-to-day legal queries and conduct legal research.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts such as marketing, service, cooperation and license agreements in close coordination with our business teams.
• Support different internal departments such as Marketing, Localisation and build a close relationship with EA's business teams and its individual stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer (Volljurist – you must be qualified in German law) with solid experience in an in-house legal department or law firm.
• Practical experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Professional knowledge with a focus on consumer laws, marketing and general civil law.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage a variety of tasks.
• Enjoy working in a passionate and matrixed organization.
• Aspiration to work in the games industry.
• Fluent in German and English.

This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in and knowledge of a sector which is both rapidly growing and ever evolving.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We're looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.