What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President and General Counsel position at Entertainment Software Association?
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Position Title : Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Reporting to : President and CEO
Location : Washington, DC
Position Summary :
The Senior Vice President and General Counsel (General Counsel) reports to the President & CEO of ESA and is a key member of ESA’s executive leadership team, managing ESA’s Legal, Regulatory & Policy department, the Intellectual Property Protection & Security team, outside counsel, and several member working groups. The General Counsel is responsible for overseeing a 14-person team which encompasses all legal, regulatory, policy, compliance, enforcement, litigation, and contractual matters for the association.
This executive will play a critical role in all major legal, regulatory, and policy issues facing the industry at the state, federal, and international levels. The General Counsel is also responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the ESRB, the ESA Foundation, and ESA corporate governance and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the ESA Board of Directors. Additionally, the General Counsel will work in close collaboration with ESA’s government affairs and communications departments as well as ESA’s federal and state outside lobbyists. This executive will also represent ESA with external organizations and in public settings. In addition, the General Counsel is responsible for legal guidance on all matters that affect the association; compliance and risk management activities; providing member company executives with legal and strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and policy issues impacting the industry; monitoring global issues and coordinating engagement with industry and international stakeholders; and overseeing filings of regulatory submission with government agencies.
Key Requirements :
Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of legal experience, preferably within the video game / computer, technology, media, entertainment, or publishing industries; and / or law firms and / or trade associations supporting those industries. Candidates must have substantive experience in issues related to intellectual property, technology, digital commerce, international trade, and First Amendment matters as well as substantial experience in transactional and litigation matters. A strong understanding of antitrust law is required. Experience in media, entertainment, and / or technology law is highly preferred.
Qualified candidates will offer a bachelor’s degree and JD from accredited institutions and must be a member in good standing of the DC bar at the time of hiring or soon thereafter.
This position is based in Washington, DC. ESA employees are in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and may work remotely Monday and Friday. The salary range for this position is 500-550K per year with bonus eligibility.
How To Apply :
If you are passionate about the video game industry and believe you meet the requirements, please submit a cover letter and resume to ESA@LochlinPartners.com. ESA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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