Legal Counsel

Strikerz Inc. is a videogame-creating collective and an international gaming brand launched in 2016 by a handful of people involved with online football. Currently, there are 300+ of us spread over 4 regional offices in various locations across Europe or working from home (yes, we love it too). Strikerz Inc. is the force behind the UFL, the ongoing online football videogame revolution. Being fans, we aim at offering our players an unprecedented gaming experience available on all major platforms.

Над чем работать?

• Название проекта(ов): UFL
• Жанры: Симуляторы, Спортивные
• Платформы: Console

На какие задачи (обязанности)?

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team, who will be primarily responsible for providing advice on various intellectual property and commercial matters. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for IP clearance of AAA video game and related marketing materials, as well as negotiating deals and drafting various commercial contracts.

• Provide full IP clearance of AAA video game and marketing materials, including carrying out searches through IP databases, advising on the risks, and implementing risk-mitigation strategies.

• Provide legal research and advice on all aspects of intellectual property and publicity rights.

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts.

• Provide support and advice on commercial and IP-related matters, including content production, marketing campaigns, collaborations and sponsorships, endorsement.

• Create templates, guidelines; establish new processes and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

Какого профессионала ищем?

• University degree in Law.

• PQE 8+ years, either in a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 4 years of experience gained in a similar role.

• Hands-on experience in intellectual property matters, particularly, in relation to copyright, trademarks, designs, and intellectual property and publicity rights clearance.

• Excellent skills in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

• In-depth knowledge of intellectual property (EU / UK / USA), contract, and consumer protection laws and regulations.

• Fluent in English.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Business-oriented approach to finding solutions, ability to make decisions independently, and excellent attention to detail.

Will be a plus:

• Prior experience in video game and/or other entertainment industry.

• Prior experience with business and legal aspects of content production and licensing.

Какие условия и бонусы?

• Medical insurance and social benefits;

• Sick-leaves;

• Remote work;

• Referral bonuses;

• Sports compensation;

• Online English classes;

• Co-working compensation.