Vacature Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht in Cambridge

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in our Cambridge office. Applicants should be based (or willing to relocate) within a comfortable commuting distance of our office to attend onsite as required.

We're looking for a Legal Counsel to bring corporate governance rigour and commercial sharpness to one of gaming's most enduring studios. You'll help keep Jagex's corporate foundations strong while also working closely with teams across the business on commercial initiatives, player-facing projects, regulatory matters, and the legal frameworks that support our games, partnerships, and operations. You'll be part of a close-knit in-house team where your advice will directly support decision-making across commercial, corporate, regulatory, and operational matters.

Alongside core legal work, you'll also have the chance to contribute to the development of better legal processes, improved ways of working, and the responsible use of legal technologies, including AI. This is a great opportunity for an experienced corporate and commercial solicitor who wants to move beyond narrow specialism and build a broad, hands-on legal career within a thriving video games business. There's also a future opportunity to progress into a formal Company Secretary appointment as you grow with us.

• Administer Jagex's management incentive plan alongside our Chief People Officer, managing approvals for new joiners and leavers.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements spanning sponsorship, partnerships, licensing and merchandising, so our biggest deals land cleanly.
• Support live events and commercial partnerships hands-on, including matters like event visas and immigration, so you see your legal work come to life.
• Advise across the business on commercial, regulatory and corporate matters, helping teams navigate an evolving regulatory landscape with confidence.
• Help shape the future of Jagex's legal function, including the responsible rollout of legal technology and AI tools.

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, with a qualifying law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experienced solicitor 3 - 5 years PQE, with demonstrable experience across corporate governance and commercial legal work.
• Experience managing, advising on, or administering management or employee incentive schemes, including relevant approvals and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including partnerships, licensing, and technology contracts.
• Clear understanding of intellectual property rights, including their exploitation, protection, and use within licensing or similar commercial arrangements.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR requirements, with awareness of equivalent data protection regulations in other jurisdictions.
• Awareness of the legal, commercial, and regulatory issues affecting the video games industry, with in-house experience in gaming, technology, entertainment, or another dynamic consumer-facing sector preferred but not essential.

When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks & Benefits package including:

• Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We create deep, community-powered games with worlds that evolve, inspire, and endure. Our flagship MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts, inspiring generations of players across PC and mobile for 25 years.

As we begin our 26th year, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: DragonWilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe.

We remain focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape's history. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, we are home to passionate creators, storytellers, engineers, and even a few dreamers, all united by a single mission to shape the future of online worlds and empower players to make them their own. We foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating experiences that inspire our communities.