In‑House Gaming Legal Counsel & IP Strategy

Kwalee; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Leamington Spa. This role focuses on managing commercial contracts, overseeing intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with regulations affecting the video games industry. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of legal experience and a strong background in commercial contracts and intellectual property laws, coupled with familiarity in compliance matters. This is a temporary position with a dynamic team in a collaborative office environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Private medical cover

On-site gym

Unlimited free snacks

Dog-friendly office

Exclusive game merch

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in commercial contracts and intellectual property.
• Ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial contracts function including drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Provide IP strategy advice and manage external legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with global and UK regulations.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Intellectual property

Regulatory compliance

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years PQE

Job description

A leading game development company is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Leamington Spa. This role focuses on managing commercial contracts, overseeing intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with regulations affecting the video games industry. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of legal experience and a strong background in commercial contracts and intellectual property laws, coupled with familiarity in compliance matters. This is a temporary position with a dynamic team in a collaborative office environment.