Director, Senior Counsel – Product & Privacy

Director, Senior Counsel – Product & Privacy

Scopely is looking for a Director, Senior Counsel – Product & Privacy to join our Legal Team in Culver City, CA or San Francisco, CA on a hybrid basis. This individual will be a part of the global legal product and privacy function, advising teams on compliance with laws covering privacy, data security, IP, marketing, and consumer protection. Key responsibilities include providing legal guidance on game development, marketing, and game platform technologies; managing privacy compliance; and implementing product and marketing compliance processes across multiple platforms.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

What You Will Do

• Counsel Product, Engineering, IT/Security, Data Analytics, Business Development, Marketing, Customer Support, Community, People, PR/Communications, Advertising/Monetization, User Acquisition, and other teams on legal and regulatory issues related to game development and commercialization, including compliance with US and international laws related to privacy and data security protection, IP, marketing, and consumer protection
• Drive Scopely's multi-platform legal compliance strategy for games launched across multiple platforms, including console, PC, mobile, and Steam
• Manage privacy and data protection compliance processes in partnership with other cross-functional teams, including conducting global data mapping reviews, updating internal- and external-facing notices and policies, and managing and advising on internal compliance procedures
• Work with product teams to review products, features, in-game events, monetization, marketing, promotions, platform technology, and other initiatives, and provide practical advice to manage legal and regulatory risk
• Provide guidance and support on trademark, copyright, and patent issues

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 8+ years of combined relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably working within gaming, media, or other technology, with in-house gaming experience strongly preferred
• Significant experience working with multi-platform games, including AAA games on console and PC platforms, Steam, and web experiences, and strong working knowledge of applicable platform requirements
• Significant experience advising on legal and regulatory considerations in the video game industry, ideally with a focus on privacy and data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, Privacy Shield, etc.), marketing, and consumer protection
• Experience advising and working with cross-functional teams through all phases of game development, from concept through global launch, and providing ongoing support for live games
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience working with global teams cross-functionally and across time zones
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mentality, and ability to follow through in a fast-paced environment
• A team player mindset (no job is too big or too small)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and re-prioritize based on changing needs
• Sense of humor and a passion for mobile gaming

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$201,000 - $238,550 USD

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.