Legal Assistant / Business Affairs Specialist

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.
The Challenge:

The selected candidate will serve as a Legal Assistant / Business Affairs Specialist in the Take-Two offices in New York City supporting several Business Affairs attorneys, with a focus on contract management systems. Candidate must possess critical thinking skills and strong business acumen, and be extremely organized, great at multi-tasking, proactive and able to engage in complex work, including drafting and reviewing legal agreements and creating databases of contractual terms and provisions. The selected candidate will also provide day-to-day administrative and paralegal services at a dynamic entertainment company. The role provides broad exposure to Take-Two's activities and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, collegial, and engaging environment.
What You'll Take On:

• Provide support to Business Affairs attorneys who handle matters related to the development, production, marketing, distribution and licensing of videogames as well as other corporate matters.
• Drive the 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 enhancements and upgrades to such systems. Troubleshoot issues with internal technology teams and vendors. Champion the use of such systems within the company.
• Manage contract templates, playbooks and clause libraries through a contract management system and other tools, including AI tools such as Harvey, Gemini and others.
• Structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements.
• Administer the contract tracking, approval and execution process.
• Prepare contract summaries and internal reports.
• Counsel our in-house client business teams and keep them informed of the contracting process.
• Plan and implement initiatives to build databases of contractual terms to bring a data-driven approach to contract management and to support strategic decision making.
• Analyze deals within a matrix of rights held by third parties, such as content distributors, hardware manufacturers, sports leagues, record labels, music publishers, actors and other talent, technology licensors, software developers, entertainment companies, advertising agencies, ancillary merchandise vendors, data analytics providers, information technology vendors and similar entities.
• Assist attorneys with research via the Internet and other means and report research findings.
• Update attorneys on the status of various issues and projects to ensure attorneys are kept informed of new developments.
• Perform clerical activities: maintain files; photocopy, mail, and messenger documents and correspondence; process and track expense report submissions; and make arrangements for meetings and travel.
• Serve as part of the Legal team helping Take-Two's publishing labels create the most innovative and creative products in the most efficient way possible.

What You Bring:

• College degree.
• Strong academic background and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Two or more years of experience as a contracts manager, paralegal or similar role focused on drafting and reviewing legal agreements. Consideration may be given to exceptional candidates without such prior experience.
• Ability to work with contract management software, such as Ironclad or other similar systems.
• Must be 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 over your career to handle progressively more complex contract drafting and similar tasks, with a commensurate demonstrated rise in business judgment.
• High energy, positive attitude, and urgency to "get stuff done".
• Experience in or desire to learn about the legal field. This opportunity can be a great path for those candidates considering applying to law school.
• Ability to perform data analytics tasks that require accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Eager and quick to learn new complex subject matters.
• Must possess 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 video game industry.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture . Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth : As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles - through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• 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, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks . Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ("Take-Two") is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, 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 [email protected].

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.