Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Miniclip; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves advising on strategic and financial matters while overseeing various legal areas, including contracts and intellectual property. Ideal candidates will bring over 6 years of PQE, with a proactive approach to managing risks and supporting business objectives.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE as a solicitor in top-tier practice or in-house.
• Experience in licensing and IP is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting strategic commercial goals, drafting contracts.
• Supervising IP matters, managing legal risks.
• Collaborating with teams on campaigns and complaints.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the General Counsel (based in London), the Senior Commercial Counsel will be responsible for a broad commercial role as a trusted advisor on strategic and financial matters. This is a highly visible role within a well-regarded legal team. The position is full-time; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The ideal candidate will be an English-law qualified commercial lawyer with over 6 years of post-qualification experience, including management and training experience.

The legal team advises on diverse areas including corporate, commercial, compliance, intellectual property, and data protection, supporting HR, advertising, and finance functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting strategic commercial goals
• Drafting and negotiating contracts such as game publishing, development, IP acquisition, marketing, promotional, advertising, work-for-hire, and consultancy agreements
• Providing ad-hoc commercial support and handling contentious matters
• Supervising intellectual property matters, including game clearances and brand registrations
• Collaborating with Community and Customer Support teams on campaigns and complaints
• Reviewing employment and facilities contracts
• Conducting due diligence for acquisitions
• Drafting contract templates and guidance notes
• Managing legal and regulatory risks
• Reviewing and updating Terms and Conditions and employee policies across jurisdictions

Qualifications and skills:

• 6+ years PQE as a solicitor in top-tier private practice or in-house, focusing on mobile and gaming industries
• Experience in licensing and IP is desirable
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and lead
• Proactive, agile, with commercial acumen

Additional information:

Work in a modern, open-plan London office with industry professionals. The office offers recreational activities, complimentary refreshments, team events, yoga classes, and massage sessions. Benefits include health and dental insurance, life and critical illness cover, income protection, generous holiday entitlement, and a pension plan with matching contributions.