Head of Legal - Corporate/M&A
Job Summary
Job Description
Voodoo seeks a Head of Legal - Corporate/M&A to lead its Corporate/M&A Legal team. This role demands strategic thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced international environment. Responsibilities include structuring complex M&A deals, overseeing special projects, designing employee incentive mechanisms, providing corporate governance guidance, managing complex legal issues across jurisdictions, supporting gaming studios, building relationships with external counsel, and contributing to the company's strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in Corporate/M&A, strong transactional skills, and excellent communication abilities. Fluency in English and French is required.
Must have:
- 6-8 years experience in Corporate/M&A
- Complex transaction & strategic project expertise
- Strong communication & collaboration skills
- Deep knowledge of corporate law & M&A
- Fluency in English and French
2 skills required
Job Details
Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
Team
Our Corporate teams support the company’s performance and growth whilst putting people at the core of everything they do. As a French tech leader and global successful company, our Corporate teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase organization efficiency to keep Voodoo ahead of the market. Voodoo’s Corporate function is composed of five teams: HR, Talent acquisition, Legal, M&A and Finance, working together to drive Voodoo’s success.
Role
- Leading the company’s Corporate/M&A Legal team, requiring strategic thinking and adaptability in a fast-changing international environment.
- Structuring and overseeing complex and cross-border M&A deals
- Spearheading special corporate and venture projects, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives.
- Designing and implementing employee incentive mechanisms, including for foreign beneficiaries.
- Providing guidance on Corporate Governance issues, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Managing complex corporate law issues across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
- Overseeing the establishment and support of gaming studios, including day-to-day business operations and legal needs.
- Building and managing strong relationships with external counsels and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration.
- Actively contributing to the growth strategy of group companies while ensuring the reliability and compliance of daily corporate operations.
- Playing a pivotal role in the company’s strategic decision-making by interacting regularly with senior management.
- Ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication to align legal strategy with business goals.
- Acting as a key member of a dynamic legal team, driving impactful and strategic projects across the organization.
Profile
- 6 to 8 years of professional experience in Corporate/M&A within a law firm and ideally also a first in-house experience, with a proven track record in complex transactions and strategic projects.
- Strong sense of teamwork.
- Sharp decision-making skills, capable of balancing legal and business considerations in high-stakes situations.
- Strong ability to structure, prioritize, and deliver efficient legal solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Excellent communicator, able to collaborate with senior management, providing clear and commercially oriented legal advice.
- Deep knowledge of corporate law, M&A, and transactional practices in international contexts.
- Fluent in both English and French (oral and written communication and legal drafting).
- Personality is key: A positive attitude, high energy, team spirit, and a constant drive for excellence.
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About The Company
Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps. With 7 billion downloads and over 150 million monthly active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta.
The company is one of the most impressive examples of hypergrowth in the ecosystem, having raised over $1B and backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent, and GBL.
Voodoo is now a team of over 750 employees worldwide, we’re looking for talented individuals from across the globe to join.
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