IP Counsel

People Can Fly Studio; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

MultiSport card

Free library with games

In‑company Polish and English language

Fresh fruit, snacks and beverages

Virtual health and wellbeing sessions

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

People Can Fly Studio in Warsaw is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel IP to support our Polish-based, WSE-listed companies on a range of legal and business matters including copyright, marketing, software compliance, and IT contracts. You will liaise with external counsels in the US, UK and Canada and help navigate a fast-paced, international environment.

You should bring a proactive mindset and strong work ethic, with the ability to collaborate across teams and deliver practical solutions to

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs of experience in IP and IT law, ideally in international settings.
• Strong knowledge of civil and IP laws related to video games and tech.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial and technology contracts.
• Ability to manage end-to-end contract processes from draft to execution.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with cross-border collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advice and drafting on IP and IT agreements, including licensing and talent contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial terms and tech agreements.
• Support the Legal Department and business units in day-to-day operations.
• Provide practical legal advice and coordinate with internal teams.
• Contribute to improving standard form agreements and processes.
• Monitor developments in the video game law landscape and trends.
• Handle other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

IP Law

IT Law

Contract Negotiation

English

International Law

Education

Polish Bar membership

Job description

Job Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

Who You Are

As the Legal Counsel IP you will be responsible for providing practical and comprehensive advice and research to assist our Polish based Warsaw Stock Exchange listed companies on a range of legal and business matters, including copyright advice, marketing advice, software compliance advice and IT contracts review, as well as general contract advice. You will also liaise with our external legal counsels in foreign jurisdictions such as US, UK and Canada.

You should bring high level of initiative and a strong work ethic. We are looking for a passionate person with the ability to communicate and work with various teams across the organization who likes finding practical solutions to complex problems.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare advice and legal drafting on all types of intellectual property and IT agreements, including creative services, licensing and talent agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of other commercial terms and agreements.
• Proactively support the PCF Group Legal Department and business units in their day‑to‑day operations.
• Prepare and provide practical legal advice and cooperate with PCF Group internal departments.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes in People Can Fly Group.
• Keep track on development of legal landscape and trends in the video game industry.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs of experience in IP and IT (preferably in the international law firm).
• Polish Bar membership (legal advisor or advocate).
• Strong knowledge of civil laws, including strong working knowledge of copyright and IT‑related laws and solid understanding of intellectual property issues in video game and technology environment. Knowledge of consumer laws will be a high advantage.
• Demonstrable experience with negotiating and preparing various commercial and technology agreements.
• Ability to independently work to manage entire contract process from drafting and negotiating the initial contact to the execution of the contract.
• Experience of working in an international, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to assess business and legal risk in a focused and efficient manner, and prioritize workload effectively.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written (a must).
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience in the video game industry will bean advantage.

Additional information

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In‑company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.