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Commercial Counsel

Nex
Location
San Jose, California or Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
CEO Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. and active bar membership in good standing (California or another U.S. state)
  • 7-10+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, including experience supporting a content/media partnerships business
  • Direct experience negotiating publishing/content licensing deals
  • Understanding of partnership economics, including revenue share and attribution
  • Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment with little existing precedent
  • Strong communication skills with clarity and business judgment
Nice to have
  • Experience at a gaming or consumer content/media company
  • Experience negotiating with entertainment studios, media brands, or children's content licensors
  • Working knowledge of children's privacy frameworks (e.g., COPPA) or international data privacy regimes
  • Exposure to hardware, manufacturing, or supply chain agreements
  • Familiarity with CLM systems (Spotdraft, Ironclad, or similar)
What the job really is

As a Commercial Counsel at Nex, you will lead legal support for the company's content and partnerships ecosystem, focusing on negotiating agreements for games and brand collaborations on the Nex Playground platform. This role involves drafting and reviewing various contracts, providing legal advice to cross-functional teams, and helping to build legal processes as the company grows. You will also engage with outside counsel and utilize AI tools to enhance contract management and legal workflows.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy
  • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth
  • Hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the gaming field
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's legal team size or structure
  • Role involves secondary support on commercial vendor and hardware agreements, which may not be the primary focus
  • The position is remote, which may affect team dynamics and collaboration
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