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Senior Legal Counsel

Kwalee

Royal Leamington Spa, GBR

Full-time

Senior · 7+ years experience

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Lead the commercial contracts function, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
Manage software licensing agreements, SaaS 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.
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales or equivalent).
Minimum 7 years' PQE.
Extensive commercial contracts experience.
Strong software licensing, SaaS and technology contracts experience.
Experience with SOWs, procurement and supplier agreements.
Experience negotiating with technology providers and advertising networks.
Good working knowledge of UK GDPR.
Experience managing external legal advisers.
Previous people management or mentoring experience.
Excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills
Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!
Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them.
Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care.
Recharge: Take advantage of our on-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises your wellbeing.
Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.
Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!
Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office.
Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with free parking and electric charging stations.
Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.
Growth & Learning: Full access to LinkedIn Learning to support your continuous professional development.