Legal Counsel

4 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be involved in a wide range of legal matters, including negotiating commercial agreements, software licenses, and handling matters such as IP clearances, data protection, and regulatory compliance. They will advise stakeholders on complex legal issues in the entertainment space. The role requires providing practical and timely legal advice while balancing business risks. They will also manage outside counsel and support projects such as template development and training programs.

Must have:

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales, Scotland, or a relevant jurisdiction.
At least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
Excellent communication skills.

Good to have:

Some experience working in-house preferred.
Demonstrable experience in Commercial and IP law preferred.
Interest in video games is a plus.

Perks:

Unlimited coaching & therapy with Oliva for mental health support.
Stock Options.
Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matched contribution.
Socials: office & remote events, play sessions, and company-wide parties.
25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays (UK)
Private Medical Insurance (UK)
Healthcare Cash Plan (UK)
Cycle2Work Scheme (UK)
Electric Car Charging (UK)

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Job Details

Legal Counsel

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Sarah Higgins-Sierra

Description

You will have the opportunity to be involved in a very broad range of matters, working across the full spectrum of the business. This will include negotiating commercial agreements and software licenses and working on a broad range of other matters such as IP clearances for our games, data protection, human resources, marketing, facilities and regulatory matters (e.g. relating to the Online Safety Act and the Digital Services Act).

You will establish yourself as a trusted adviser to your stakeholders, fielding questions on some of the most cutting edge and exciting legal questions in the entertainment space.

Key Responsibilities

Support Build a Rocket Boy’s (BARB) business teams (including Publishing, Development and Brands) and other corporate functions (such as Finance, HR and Facilities) to provide practical and actionable advice
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, software licenses, third party vendor agreements (such as influencer agreements), confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements and other agreements
Advise on various IP-related matters such as music and software licensing, IP clearances, trade mark matters and regulatory matters relating to UGC content.
Support on key projects such as the development of templates, establishment of training programs for stakeholders
Advise on interpretation of legal documents and applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical and timely legal advice on complex issues, while balancing risk to the business
Provide support for transactions, including financings and M&A as well as other business development transactions and Corporate matters, as required
Manage outside counsel on a broad range of topics including commercial, employment and data protection matters

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualified lawyer admitted in England & Wales, Scotland or another relevant jurisdiction
At least 2 years post-qualified experience, although candidates outside of this range are encouraged to apply if they have the relevant experience
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to handle a broad range of tasks for multiple clients and get stuck in with all types of work
Some experience working in-house preferred
Demonstrable experience in Commercial and IP law preferred
Willingness to work outside comfort zone and work in areas that are new to you
Excellent communication skills
Interest in video games a plus

Job Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years
Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
And even more benefits based on your location!

If you’re based in the UK

25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.