In-House Counsel
St. Louis
• Oversaw all legal matters of the company, identified and solved legal needs, and partnered with senior leadership to support the execution of legal strategies.• Developed and implemented company policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks, including privacy policies, EULAs, and terms and conditions.• Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated a wide range of agreements, including licensing agreements, talent agreements, vendor and service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and affiliate program agreements.• Developed intellectual property procurement, management, and enforcement protocols. • Provided legal oversight for the company’s intellectual property and advised on intellectual property rights, including patent, copyright, and trademark issues.• Provided guidance on legal issues in the development and production of animation, video games, and social-media content.• Conducted inter-department collaboration and communication to establish brand identity guidelines and ensured adherence to trademark and copyright standards across all marketing and product initiatives.• Sourced and coordinated with external legal counsel as needed.• Communicated with internal teams on relevant legal matters, promoting a culture of compliance and awareness across the company.• Implemented systems for managing and monitoring contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and renewing/terminating contracts as needed.• Monitored and ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards and ensured compliance with data privacy and security laws.