Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played PC game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.
That's where you come in.
The Riot Legal team has the responsibility to always provide the highest quality legal services that fully align with Riot’s company mission of putting players first. Figuring out what’s “best for the company” always begins with thinking about what’s “best for players.” Every policy or contract that we draft; every lawsuit that we file or defend against; every letter we send; and all the legal advice that we give to our partners, must always be done with our players’ interests in mind.
As part of the legal team reporting to the Head of APAC Legal, you will provide outstanding legal advice to help Riot get to the next level. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple functions on a wide range of matters, including commercial, regulatory, IP, and other strategic transactions, with the opportunity to grow and evolve depending on your interests and the business’s needs. You will have a meaningful role on the APAC legal team and the opportunity to develop professionally in a collaborative environment. The scope of work may evolve depending on business needs and the duration of the contract.
Responsibilities:- You will draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including vendor, sponsorship, licensing and publishing agreements and our IT/IP arrangements
- You will provide legal expertise to internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal subjects including commercial, regulatory, data privacy, and IP-related matters
- You will collaborate with external legal counsel on specific matters ranging from litigation to expert advice requests
- You will contribute to the development of the overall legal function, including developing or improving current legal processes and conducting and planning legal education for various stakeholders
- You have a law degree from a recognized university or law school and are admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction within the APAC region
- You have experience of working in reputable law firms or MNCs and are comfortable working on corporate transactions, multiple commercial contracts, video game development and publishing, data privacy and compliance matters, employment law issues, corporate governance matters, eSports legal questions, tech licensing agreements, etc
- You have the adaptive capacity to practice law in the fast-changing world of games and esports
You get bonus points if you are fully bilingual; you can draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts and complex legal concepts in English and a language spoken in the APAC region (e.g., Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Bahasa, Thai, or Vietnamese).
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit and good self-discipline.
Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.
Skills Required
- Law degree from a recognized university or law school and admitted to practice in APAC jurisdiction
- Experience working in reputable law firms or MNCs
- Comfortable working on corporate transactions and multiple commercial contracts
- Experience with video game development and publishing
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance matters
- Understanding of employment law and corporate governance
- Ability to practice law in fast-changing games and esports world
- Bonus for being bilingual in English and another APAC language
Riot Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Riot Games and has not been reviewed or approved by Riot Games.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans extend to employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children, with mental health and LGBTQIA+ support. Coverage breadth is reinforced by disability insurance and access to wellness and therapy programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Open Paid Time Off, company-wide end-of-year and mid-year breaks, and paid sabbaticals provide significant time to disconnect and recharge. These are complemented by holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Wellness Fund, Play Fund, free meals and office snacks/drinks, fitness stipends/classes, and commuter benefits add meaningful day-to-day value. Donation matching and relocation support further enhance the lifestyle component of total rewards.
Riot Games Insights
What We Do
Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights.
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