[WEBTOON] Commercial Transactions Counsel - WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands) : Job Details

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company's storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there's something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world's biggest entertainment brands.

We are seeking a seasoned Commercial Transactions Counsel to join our team in a highly visible role. You will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance across the organization, playing a key role in facilitating contract management and legal affairs.

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements covering a wide range of WEBTOON's commercial activities, including for its multiple global platforms; analyze and advise on commercial contracts and transactions such as master services agreements, license agreements, procurement, SaaS, content acquisition and distribution, and general commercial transactions.
• Maintain proficiency in project management best practices, workflows and related legal tools aimed at streamlining business and legal processes and strategic knowledge management; continually improve and assist in creating and improving agreements, playbooks, policies, templates, and legal and processes.
• Work closely with WEBTOON's global legal team and provide strategic guidance to business and product leaders related to commercial transactions.
• Exercise sound judgment to provide actionable legal guidance that pushes projects forward with strategic risk mitigation; advise business clients on WEBTOON policies, legal issues and risk in the context of business strategy.
• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams to execute company projects and initiatives and thoughtfully and efficiently address potential risks related to a wide range of relevant areas (e.g., licensing, IP, platform risk, content acquisition and distribution, social media law, etc.)
• Have a general understanding of data privacy, intellectual property, licensing, and how this impacts WEBTOON's products and services.
• Conduct research, draft memoranda and reports, and present on various business and legal issues and projects.
• Handle projects at the discretion of the leads of the WEBTOON global legal team and support other day-to-day business and legal operations.

• JD, with membership in good standing in CA bar
• 3+ years of legal / business and legal experience
• Prior experience handling commercial transactions, ideally in-house at an internet, media, or technology company preferred
• Excellent analytical, verbal, writing/drafting, presentation, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Strong emotional, social, and cultural intelligence
• Ability to build relationships in a professional and inclusive manner
• A growth and open mindset
• Drive to think creatively and proactively on strategy, workflow, risk, and problem-solving
• Takes initiative, skilled in prioritizing and managing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Bonus points for experience using contract/project management software (e.g., Ironclad, Airtable, etc.)

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental!
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
• 401K Contributions
• Commuter Benefits
• Work-From-Anywhere
• Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
• Free Wattpad subscription and WEBTOON coins
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

WEBTOON is owned by South Korea's internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world's largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world's leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!