The position supports primarily the UK, North America and Canada, with exposure to additional territories as required, and reports into a US-based legal leadership team.
The role:
The successful Legal & Business Affairs Director will act as a trusted legal partner to development studios, publishing, sales and marketing teams, advising across the full lifecycle of videogame creation and commercialisation. This is a highly collaborative, business-facing role with significant autonomy and responsibility.
Key responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate videogame production agreements, including external development, vendor and talent contracts
- Support international sales and marketing teams on advertising and promotional campaigns, including brand partnerships, consumer promotions, live events and influencer marketing
- Provide day-to-day commercial legal support to UK-based studio operations, including facilities, studio partnerships and supplier agreements
- Advise on technology and software licensing matters, including open-source software
- Support global distribution arrangements, including agreements with international licensees and platform partners
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including digital and online safety regulation, AI legislation, product safety and packaging requirements
- Collaborate with other in-house legal teams internationally on cross-divisional initiatives, templates and knowledge sharing
About you:
- England & Wales Solicitor qualification (or qualification in a comparable jurisdiction)
- At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, gained in a leading law firm and/or a multinational in-house environment
- Strong commercial contracts and consumer law experience (media or technology experience preferred)
- Exposure to the media, entertainment, gaming or technology sectors is highly desirable
- Ability to work autonomously on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters while exercising sound commercial judgement
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
- A proactive, flexible approach, with the ability to support time-sensitive deals and work with US-based colleagues across time zones
- A collaborative, emotionally intelligent style and a strong sense of professionalism
In return:
This is a rare opportunity for a Legal & Business Affairs Director to take on a senior legal role at the heart of a globally recognised interactive entertainment business, working on market-leading products with international reach. The role offers real influence, variety and the chance to partner closely with creative and commercial teams in a fast-moving industry. Please apply today to find out more.
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