Legal Counsel

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Your new company
A leading global developer and marketer of video games based in modern, open offices in Berkshire, easily accessible from London and the surround. This company and its brands produce some of the most iconic and widely played console games in the world, and has a proud tradition of winning industry awards. The office culture is typically US, with an informal dress code, excellent social culture and fantastic company benefits.

Your new role
A Legal Counsel role reporting to the Head of the legal function, as part of a team of six legal professionals. This position will play a crucial generalist role within the team, and will involve liaising with marketing, communications, sales, publishing and finance teams across the EMEA region. Day-to-day matters include negotiating and reviewing business-critical vendor, service, technology, distribution and platform agreements, while also advising on advertising clearance, marketing strategy and consumer issues. You will also advise on ad hoc data protection and intellectual property matters, integrating yourself thoroughly across the wider business.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a commercial lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE (as a guide only). While UK experience and unrestricted working rights are a must, candidates can have qualified from other major common law jurisdictions. You will have trained either with a reputable practice firm or with a structured in-house team, with key commercial legal expertise. Experience within a gaming, software or technology business would be a significant advantage. You will be an approachable business advisor who is comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels of a business.

What you'll get in return
You will be working as part of a hugely respected legal function, which is full integrated across all areas of the business, ensuring a great variety of work and interaction. The company's offices has a modern feel and the culture is very social, with regular and varied events being organised to encourage integration. There is a healthy performance based bonus, and the extensive benefits include discounted share purchase scheme, private medical and dental cover, 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme. There is also a huge variety of optional benefits to tailor to your needs. This is an opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced environment at the cutting edge of its industry.

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