Legal Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial agreements, such as SaaS/software licensing, partnerships, and supplier contracts.

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

• Assume responsibility for legal support in assigned business areas.

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

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

• Work in collaboration with a multi-jurisdictional legal team.

• Oversee external counsel and assist with disputes as necessary.

• Keep abreast of pertinent legal and regulatory changes within the gaming and technology sectors.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Solid foundation in commercial and contract law.

• Experience within the gaming or software development industries is a plus, though not mandatory.

• Capability to work autonomously, take initiative, and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Experience in enhancing legal processes, templates, or methodologies is highly preferred.

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to provide practical, business-oriented advice in a clear and concise manner.

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

• A proactive, solution-focused mindset along 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, with annual leave and public holiday entitlements.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

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

• Company pension plan*.

• Parking space*.

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

• English lessons for non-native speakers.

• Celebrations of personal milestones and company events.

• Hybrid working options*.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• An international working environment with exposure to various jurisdictions and operational practices.