Legal Intern

Job Posting Title

Part-Time Legal Intern

Job Description

GENDA Americas, Inc., is part of a global entertainment company based in Japan and operates in the United States and Canada through its subsidiary companies, Kiddleton US, LLC and Kiddleton Canada, Inc. Genda Americas, Inc. is the dominant amusement vending service provider in North America. Over its 80-year combined history, Genda Americas has defined and led the way for the entertainment and amusement vending universe. We manage, distribute, and maintain engaging amusement solutions—including arcade games, cranes, and vending kiosks. We operate at the intersection of entertainment, retail, restaurant, and commercial real estate, navigating a diverse landscape of state, provincial, and federal regulations.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Law Student Intern to support our joint US-Canadian legal operations. This position offers a unique hands-on opportunity to gain experience in corporate law, cross-border commerce, regulatory compliance, and commercial contract management. You will work closely with executive leadership and the internal legal team to protect and scale our business operations across North America.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Contract Drafting & Review: Assist in preparing and reviewing commercial lease agreements, location agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), asset purchase agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Research US (state/federal) and Canadian (provincial/federal) laws regarding amusement gaming licensing, prize regulations, consumer protection, and data privacy.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with state and provincial corporate filings, annual reports, and maintaining corporate minute books for our various operating entities.
• Risk Management: Monitor changes in labor laws, insurance requirements, and liability rules affecting our field service teams in both countries.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on emerging regulatory issues, including digital payment systems, automated retail regulations, and cross-border equipment transit.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education: Current enrollment in an accredited JD or LLB program (1L, 2L, or 3L).
• Cross-Border Interest: Strong interest or coursework in international business, corporate law, or comparative US-Canadian law is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex legal concepts.
• Organization: Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with legal research databases (Westlaw/LexisNexis) and standard corporate productivity tools (MS Office).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English, with an ability to speak and understand Japanese and/or Frensh would be preferred, but not required.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Company vehicle will be provided to facilitate the completion of your job duties
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick pay & paid holidays
• Partially paid pregnancy disability leave
• Flexible hours

GENDA Americas is the North American hub of GENDA, a global leader in amusement and entertainment. Our mission is simple: to create joy, deliver value, and strengthen communities by investing in and growing leading entertainment brands across Canada and USA. GENDA Americas companies include:

• Kiddleton: Bringing kawaii-inspired claw machines and IP-driven prizes to arcades, high-traffic entertainment venues, and retail locations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Player One Amusement Group (P1AG): One of North America’s leading arcade operators and amusement solutions providers, offering revenue-share partnerships, new game distribution, and route operations.
• National Entertainment Network (NEN): The largest amusement vending operator in the U.S., delivering crane machines, kiddie rides, and bulk vending across thousands of retail locations.
• Enterrium: Schaumburg's premier entertainment hub, where modern dining meets classic arcade thrills. Experience the thrill of bowling on our eight boutique lanes, or gather friends and family for private events in our stylish, upscale venue.
• Barberio: A long-standing leader in amusement and jukebox operations, expanding entertainment offerings in community spaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s authorization to work in the United States; the company participates in E-Verify. The Company does not provide visa sponsorship.

Offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks and/or other pre-employment requirements, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should notify the Company.

The Company does not accept unsolicited submissions from recruiting or staffing agencies, and no fees will be paid.

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