Job Description

We’re seeking a senior, commercially focused lawyer to join a leading interactive entertainment business on a 12 month contract, supporting the development, marketing and global distribution of video games across console, PC and mobile platforms.

This role partners closely with game studios, publishing, sales and marketing teams across the UK, EMEA and the US, providing pragmatic legal advice on complex, international projects.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating game production, development, vendor and talent agreements

• Advising on marketing and advertising campaigns, including brand partnerships, promotions, live events and influencer activity

• Acting as the primary legal contact for UK studio operations and day-to-day commercial matters

• Supporting global distribution deals and platform agreements

• Advising on technology and software licensing matters, including open-source

• Providing guidance on regulatory compliance, including online safety, digital services, AI and product regulations

• Collaborating with legal teams across the wider business on cross-divisional initiatives

About you

• UK (or equivalent) qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house

• Previous experience within the entertainment industry and/or a software or technology company, with hands-on experience reviewing software licensing and commercial contracts

• Strong commercial and transactional expertise, with the ability to manage complex, cross-border matters independently

• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Organised, pragmatic and comfortable working across time zones

This is a senior individual-contributor role offering exposure to globally recognised interactive entertainment products in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Please note this role is inside IR35.