Product Counsel (remote)

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): UFL
• Genres: Sports, Simulation
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Intellectual Property
  - Advising the business on all aspects of IP, including TMs and copyrights, IP aspects of products releases.
  - Supervising IP portfolio management. Resolve IP infringement issues.
  - Advising the business in regard to copyright matters, including IP licenses, copyright clearance, permission to use third-party copyright works, cooperating closely with the license and partnerships department.

• Commercial Contracts
  - Managing, drafting and negotiating multiple commercial agreements (license, marketing, publishing, partnerships etc.) with sports outfit brands, football clubs, ads agents, ambassadors, software service providers etc.
  - Working with product teams and marketing departments on commercial deals with key contractors and strategic partners.
  - Working closely with the business development team to improve the contractual workflow.

• Product Compliance
  - Assist in defining content moderation policies and manage compliance with distribution platforms, partnering brands, football industry institutions and related organizations rules;
  - Ensure Product Liability and Safety issues through identifying and mitigating risks;
  - Reviews product features for compliance with applicable regulations on digital content/services, loot boxes, consumer protection, age ratings, online advertising and other related subjects.

• Team Management
  - Building up an effective Product Legal Team with the clear potential to scale up;
  - Organize and supervise effective recruiting, strong team management and deep expertise;
  - Organize and manage sound legal operations structure and transparent business processes.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• You are confident with a commercial sense, pragmatic and solutions oriented;

• You are interested in and ready to actively participate in development of company’s products through optimizing, improving and simplifying cooperation between departments and teams;

• You are able to collaborate positively, respectfully and effectively with each seniority level;

• You are passionate about sharing experience with junior team members and colleagues from different expertise;

• You have a keen interest in football business, including knowledge of championships, leagues, clubs, players, seasons, transfers and the latest football and video gaming trends.

Requirements:

• Strong academic credentials, including an appropriate law degree;

• Post education experience: 7+ (preferably 9+) years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house or a mix, ideally in information technologies and interactive entertainment;

• Hands-on experience with EU regulations and English contract law;

• Strong analytical skills, ability to conduct legal research and demonstrate excellent judgment;

• Strong written and oral communication skills;

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage team, follow through and meet deadlines;

• Ability to work independently;

• Fluent English.

Why do we enjoy working here?

Our team unites creative professionals who have made a great effort to develop a top-quality project for gaming consoles. If you possess experience in game development or are just a gamer to the core, you are welcome to be a part of our international team, where your skills and creativity will be boosted, and the possibility for growth will always be in the game!

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Medical insurance and social benefits;

• Sick-leaves;

• Referral bonuses;

• Sports compensation;

• Online English classes;

• Co-working compensation.