Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial agreements, encompassing SaaS/software licensing, partnerships, and supplier contracts.

• Serve as a primary legal point of contact for business stakeholders, offering clear, pragmatic, and commercially oriented advice.

• Take responsibility for legal support within specified business areas.

• Identify and implement enhancements to legal processes, workflows, and operational methods.

• Create and sustain contract templates, playbooks, and internal guidelines.

• Collaborate with a multi-jurisdictional legal team.

• Oversee external counsel and assist with disputes when necessary.

• Stay informed on pertinent legal and regulatory changes in the gaming and technology sectors.

• Support strategic business initiatives, including the development of new products.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4-6 years PQE (post qualification experience) as a solicitor, advocate, or equivalent is required.

• Strong foundation in commercial and contract law.

• Experience in the gaming industry or software development sector is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Capability to work independently, take ownership, and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Experience in enhancing legal processes, templates, or operational methods is highly desirable.

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.

• Proficiency in delivering practical, business-centric advice in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong skills in relationship-building and the ability to work effectively across various jurisdictions and cultures.

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with an interest in the gaming and technology sectors.

• Familiarity with legal technology tools (e.g., CLM systems, document automation) is advantageous.

• Interest in utilizing AI and legal technology to enhance legal service delivery and efficiency is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package, annual leave, and public holiday entitlements.

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.

• Private Medical Insurance* (for you and your qualifying dependents).

• Company pension scheme*.

• Parking space*.

• Sports reimbursement scheme (financial support towards sporting activities).

• English lessons for non-native speakers.

• Celebration of personal life events and company events.

• Hybrid working opportunities*.

• Career growth opportunities.

• An international working environment with exposure to different jurisdictions and ways of working.