Paralegal

Job description

Job Summary
SEGA of America is looking for a hardworking, motivated and highly organized paralegal/contract specialist to support its continuing growth, with a focus on consumer products licensing activities. This position will be part of the Legal & Business Affairs Department and work under the supervision of attorneys to support SEGA of America's video game and consumer products and services. A good fit will be flexible to take on different roles and responsibilities and enjoy working collaboratively.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalize a high volume of merchandise license agreements, as well as services, vendor, development, advertising, marketing and nondisclosure agreements.
• Assist with the preparation of legal correspondence, statements of work, insertion orders, contest rules, affidavits of eligibility, releases and other documents as needed.
• Assist with the legal clearance of marketing and video game assets.
• Work closely with attorneys and clients within merchandise licensing, marketing, and other internal partners.
• Manage form templates.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience drafting and negotiating merchandise licensing and other agreements
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Exceptional attention to detail.
• Positive and professional attitude. Must demonstrate passion and enthusiasm.
• Strong aptitude for learning. Willingness to take on increased responsibility.
• Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities. Able to adapt to changing priorities and demands. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-starting personality with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to take direction from senior attorneys and work independently with little or no supervision, and as part of a team.
• Able to act with discretion when handling confidential matters.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word.
  

• Experience working with intellectual property issues (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, etc.).
• Experience working in the video game or entertainment industry / interest in video games.
• Experience with contract management systems.
• Paralegal certificate.
• Experience working in a multinational/multicultural environment. Japanese language skills helpful but not required.