At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial legal functions and support key agreements in a dynamic gaming environment.
- Company: Join Kwalee, a gaming powerhouse with over 1.5 billion downloads.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health insurance, gym access, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative office culture in Leamington Spa with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the gaming industry while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
At Kwalee, you’ll join a gaming powerhouse that boasts a mobile empire with 1.5 billion+ downloads alongside a thriving PC Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Royal London Pension, a Free On-site Gym, Dog-friendly Office, Linked In Learning, 25 holiday days + bank holidays, and 1 day extra holiday for each year of service capped at 5.
Kwalee's Legal team are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the commercial legal functionand provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal support across the business.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you'll oversee legal operations across our UK and India businesses, lead a small in-house legal team and supporting some of the company's most commercially significant agreements with software providers, advertising networks andstrategic technology partners.
This role is based in our Leamington Spa studio working onsite 5 days per week, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.
Responsibilities Lead the commercial contracts function, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
Manage software licensing agreements, Saa S renewals and enterprise software contracts.
Drafting and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and supplier agreements relating to game development, including localisation, translation, QA, art, audio, consultancy and external development services.
Support negotiations for key commercial agreements with advertising networks, user acquisition partners, technology providers and strategic service partners.
Partner with Finance, Technology, and operational stakeholders on strategic software renewals, advertising platform agreements and procurement activities.
Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial opportunity.
Oversee legal work-streams across the UK and India.
Manage, mentor and develop two Legal Counsels.
Work with external legal counsel on specialist matters, including publishing agreements where required.
Support the company's data protection framework alongside the external Data Protection Officer.
Manage the company's Intellectual Property register.
Manage copyright infringement matters for published games, including takedown processes.
Support compliance with the UK Online Safety Act and other applicable legislation.
Develop and maintain commercial contract templates, negotiation playbooks, policies and practical legal guidance to improve consistency, streamline legal processes, reduce legal risk and enable the business to operate more efficiently.
Manage external legal advisers and continuously improve legal processes.
Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England
Senior Legal Counsel employer: Kwalee Ltd
At Kwalee Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Leamington Spa location not only provides a dynamic environment with an on-site gym but also prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high standards in facility management. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, creativity, and the well-being of its employees.
