IP Counsel

People can Fly Studio; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health cover

Dental treatment

MultiSport card

Free game library

Polish & English language classes

Fresh fruit & beverages

Flexible working hours

Virtual health sessions

Global development opportunities

Creative team environment

Job summary

PCF Group in Warsaw seeks a Legal Counsel IP to advise on copyright, software licensing, IT contracts and related commercial matters, liaising with external counsels in the US, UK and Canada.

You will draft, review and negotiate agreements, support the Legal Department daily operations, and contribute to standard form agreements and processes.

The role requires 7+ years in IP/IT, Polish Bar membership, strong civil law knowledge, and excellent English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs of experience in IP and IT (preferably in an international law firm).
• Polish Bar membership (legal advisor or advocate).
• Strong knowledge of civil laws, including copyright and IT-related laws, with IP in gaming/tech context.
• Experience negotiating and preparing commercial/tech agreements.
• Ability to manage entire contract process from drafting to execution.
• Experience in international, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to assess business/legal risk and prioritize work.
• Full professional English proficiency (verbal and written).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Gaming industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advice and legal drafting on IP and IT agreements, including licensing and talent agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of other commercial terms and agreements.
• Support the PCF Group Legal Department and business units in day-to-day operations.
• Provide practical legal advice and cooperate with internal departments.
• Improve standard form agreements and legal processes within People Can Fly Group.
• Monitor legal landscape and trends in the video game industry.
• Contribute to other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

IP & IT law

English proficiency

Contract negotiation

International firm experience

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Video game industry knowledge

Civil law knowledge

Independent workload management

Policy & compliance

Copyright law

Education

Polish Bar membership

Tools

Legal drafting tools

Job description

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

• 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 be an advantage

• 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.
• Flexible working hours.
• 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.