Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
Discord is seeking a seasoned Commercial Counsel to join our Legal team to drive complex, high-impact transactions that drive our platform's revenue and growth. You'll be a strategic legal partner for our most sophisticated commercial initiatives, from ad sales and major partnerships to novel revenue streams and product launches. This role offers exceptional opportunity to help Discord scale its commercial relationships globally, working at the forefront of gaming, advertising and community engagement.
Reporting to our Managing Counsel, you'll drive high-stakes negotiations independently while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex business, risk and legal strategy decisions. This hire can be based in the Bay Area or New York City.
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Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to New York City.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000 to $279,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
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