The Counsel will form part of an international legal team responsible for the organisations activities throughout EMEA and shall provide a broad array of legal advice and service, primarily in the areas of commercial contracts and marketing, in addition to other general commercial and regulatory matters.
Client Details
Our client is a leading international video games company with some of the best known titles in the world today. Fantastic culture and team and a highly desirable opportunity.
Description
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor services agreements, licence agreements, contest terms and conditions, sales and distribution agreements with retailers, distributors, and platform operators, IT agreements, and development/publishing agreements.
Advising internal EMEA Marketing, PR and Communications teams on the clearance of advertising and marketing campaigns and materials, the organisation of contests and prize draws, data protection matters and other legal issues applicable to their activities
Advising other internal EMEA business teams, including, Sales, Finance, Localisation, and Production, on arrangements with retailers, distributors, platform operators, digital stores, suppliers and other service providers.
Managing and interfacing with outside legal counsel
Profile
Strong academic background
Commercial minded lawyer, qualified in England and Wales, with between 3-5 years PQE
Strong commercial background, with exceptional knowledge of contracts law, and significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
In-depth knowledge of advertising and data protection law, and experience in clearing advertising and marketing content, will be highly advantageous
Genuine desire to work in an international video games business with high levels of enthusiasm for, and interest in, the industry
Law firm and in-house candidates will be considered, however in-house experience gained as an employee or secondee at a technology or media organisation will be advantageous
Experience gained throughout EMEA highly desirable as is
