Counsel, Commercial

Scopely is seeking an experienced, business-minded Counsel, Commercial to join our legal team in Culver City, CA. This is an individual-contributor role for a lawyer who thrives in fast-moving environments, exercises strong judgment, and approaches legal work as a strategic business partner, building trusted, lasting relationships across the business.

Commercial Contracting & Advisory

• Serve as lead attorney on a broad range of commercial matters across Scopely's business teams and games: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements including AI/automation/SaaS and software licensing, DPAs, marketing/influencer/sponsorship deals, vendor and procurement contracts, NDAs, and adtech/UA IO agreements

• Be the attorney business teams want to call as a trusted ally, engage early, understand business goals, and be responsive, approachable, and easy to work with.

• Clearly communicate legal and reputational risk and tradeoffs so stakeholders can make confident, informed decisions

• Build and refine playbooks, templates, and checklists that enable legal support to be faster and more consistent for the people who rely on it

Technology, AI & Automation

• Use AI tools and automation to speed up contract review, redlining, and issue-spotting

• Partner with Legal Operations to test and refine tools that scale high-touch legal support as the org grows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Privacy, Product, Employment, and Corporate legal teams to keep risk, strategy, and execution aligned

• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed, while staying personally accountable for outcomes and the business partner experience end-to-end

• 4-6+ years of legal experience in complex commercial transactions; JD and active California bar license

• Experience with technology transactions and DPAs; gaming, digital media, adtech, or live-events agreements a plus

• A track record of building strong relationships with business stakeholders and delivering responsive, personalized legal support

• Ability to operate independently, owning matters end-to-end with minimal oversight

• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance

• Interest in Legal AI; Hands-on experience with AI tools in day-to-day workflows a plus

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders

• Comfort working across time zones and cultures in a global organization

Based in Culver City, CA (hybrid). Candidates in other locations with the ability to relocate are welcome to apply.

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

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