Full-Time

Counsel – Strategic Partnerships Transactions

Fortnite Ecosystem

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$144.6k - $225.7kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Open to multiple locations across the US including California, New York City, and Washington.

Category
Legal
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • JD, licensed in at least one state and minimum of 1-2 years of IP transaction experience in-house or with a firm’s commercial practice group
  • Top tier drafting and extreme attention to detail
  • Understanding of the products, the games industry, and live services generally is a plus
  • Passion for games, interactive media, and entertainment media is a plus
  • Ability and desire to work collaboratively with a team
Responsibilities
  • Work with Epic’s Partnerships team to help track and negotiate agreements from term sheet to execution.
  • Work directly with lead counsel for Strategic Partnerships to support the workstream.
  • Assist in template drafting and maintenance for all agreements.
  • Track distinct contract compliance obligations from deal to deal as needed and advise internal stakeholders of such obligations.
  • Work with in-house and outside counsel to revise agreements
  • Support platform partnership agreements, including console and mobile, as well as In-bound content licenses and collaboration agreements
  • Support other counsel in the licensing and IP management group; Work with IP partners to resolve issues re: in-game assets

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms boost player engagement and retention for Epic Games.
  • VR and AR popularity opens new opportunities for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may damage Epic Games' reputation.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could impact Epic Games' market strategies.
  • New in-game items may not resonate, affecting player engagement and revenue.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
  • The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
  • Epic Games' multifaceted revenue model includes game sales, in-game purchases, and engine licensing.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

INACTIVE