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About the Role

The Senior Business Affairs Specialist will support Take-Two and its publishing labels in New York City, focusing on contract management. This role requires critical thinking, strong business acumen, organization, and the ability to handle complex tasks like drafting and reviewing legal agreements and creating contractual databases. The position offers broad exposure to Take-Two's activities and a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare agreements based on contract templates and manage the contracting process from request to execution.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on various transactions, understanding software, technology, entertainment, sports, privacy, and marketing issues.
Act as a liaison between business clients, procurement, internal stakeholders, and Legal for end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
Handle services agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, talent agreements, influencer agreements, and licenses, outlining deliverables, staffing plans, and key provisions.
Drive the implementation, maintenance, and use of contract management systems and related processes.
Participate in the planning, selection, implementation, and training of key technology resources for the Business Affairs team, including system enhancements and upgrades.
Troubleshoot issues with internal technology teams and vendors, and champion the use of contract management systems.
Manage contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries using contract management systems and AI tools.
Provide support to Business Affairs attorneys on matters related to game development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, and corporate issues.
Prepare contract summaries and internal reports.
Counsel in-house business teams on the contracting process and keep them informed.
Plan and implement initiatives to build databases of contractual terms for a data-driven approach to contract management and strategic decision-making.
Analyze deals within a matrix of third-party rights, including those held by content distributors, hardware manufacturers, sports leagues, record labels, music publishers, actors, talent, technology licensors, software developers, entertainment companies, advertising agencies, merchandise vendors, data analytics providers, and IT vendors.

Requirements

College degree.
Strong academic background and excellent critical thinking skills.
Six or more years of experience as a contracts manager, paralegal, or similar role focused on drafting and reviewing legal agreements.
Ability to work with contract management software, such as Ironclad or similar systems.
Tech-savvy with a grasp of AI legal offerings or a proven ability to quickly learn new software applications, including AI software such as Gemini, Harvey, and similar tools.
Demonstrated ability to handle progressively more complex contract drafting and similar tasks with commensurate business judgment.
High energy, positive attitude, and urgency to get things done.
Common sense, patience, good humor, and a commitment to teamwork.
Strong administrative problem-solving skills and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and thorough follow-up.
Takes ownership of projects, shows initiative and commitment to drive matters to completion.
Team-player who can multi-task and work well under pressure with constantly changing priorities.
Professionally interface with all levels of the organization, clients, and vendors.
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the videogame industry.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

Contract management
Drafting legal agreements
Reviewing legal agreements
Creating databases of contractual terms
Critical thinking
Business acumen
Multi-tasking
Proactive
Complex work
Administrative and paralegal services
Negotiation
Stakeholder management
Collaboration with legal, finance, privacy, IT, security, and procurement
Autonomous work
Technology utilization
Workflow optimization
Contract lifecycle management
Contract management systems
AI tools (Harvey, Gemini)
Contract summaries
Internal reporting
Data-driven contract management
Strategic decision making
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
Six or more years of experience

Education Level

College degree

Salary/Compensations

$100,200 - $148,320 per Year

Benefits

Medical (HSA & FSA)
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter benefits
In-house wellness program
Broad learning & development opportunities
Charitable giving platform with company match
Fitness allowance
Employee discount programs
Free games & events
Stocked pantries
Up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself

About the Company

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment globally.
For over 25 years, their development teams have created critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences.
They are proud of their ability to consistently deliver high-quality titles and foster an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment.
The company's core tenets are creativity, innovation, efficiency, and individual/team development.
The industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, offering numerous learning opportunities.
They work hard but also believe in having fun and providing a great place to pursue passions.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities.
Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law.
If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.