Commercial & IP Associate - Media

Hydrogen Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group seeks a Commercial & IP Associate to join its Interactive Media and Tech practice in London. The role involves a broad mix of commercial and IP work for clients across the interactive entertainment industry, including independent developers, start-ups and major studios.

Candidates should have a strong commercial and/or IP background, an interest in games, media or technology sectors, and 2-7 PQE with England & Wales admission.

Qualifications

• 2-7 PQE required.
• England & Wales Qualified.
• Strong commercial and/or IP background.
• Interest in games, media or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advising on IP protection, licensing and exploitation.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements relating to game development and publishing.
• Developing, distribution and publishing arrangements.
• Advising on IP and brand-related matters.
• Advising on emerging technologies, including AI.
• Collaborating with clients across video games, tabletop games and interactive entertainment.

Skills

Commercial background

IP background

Education

England & Wales Qualified

Job description

Commercial & IP Associate | London | 2-7 PQE

A leading specialist media and entertainment law firm is looking for a Commercial & IP Associate to join its highly regarded Interactive Media and Tech practice.

The team advises a broad range of clients across the interactive entertainment industry, from independent developers and start-ups to major studios, publishers and talent, covering the full lifecycle of games and technology products.

The role will involve a broad mix of commercial and IP work, including:

• IP protection, licensing and exploitation
• Commercial agreements relating to game development and publishing
• Development, distribution and publishing arrangements
• IP and brand-related matters
• Advising on emerging technologies, including AI
• Working with clients across video games, tabletop games and interactive entertainment

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with

• Strong commercial and/or IP background
• An interest in the games, media or technology sectors and wants to work within an established specialist team.
• 2-7 PQE
• England & Wales Qualified

We also have specialist teams covering In-house and international markets, so if you’d like updates beyond private practice roles, let us know.