Senior Legal Counsel

Level Up Your Career! At Kwalee, you’ll join a gaming powerhouse that boasts a mobile empire with 1.5 billion+ downloads alongside a thriving PC & Console division that has achieved numerous global chart-topping releases across Steam, Consoles, and Amazon, driving millions of Wishlists. Most recently publishing breakout hits such as The Precinct and Town to City. It’s a unique chance to bring your expertise to a global studio that dominates both the mobile, and the indie PC and Console space. At Kwalee, as well as a competitive salary we also offer; Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Royal London Pension, a Free On-site Gym, Dog-friendly Office, LinkedIn 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 function and 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 and strategic 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. What You'll Do: Lead commercial contracts, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements. Excluding PC and Console publishing/licensing agreements with developers unless specifically requested by the PC and Console Team. Manage and drafting all legal agreements balancing legal risk with commercial opportunity. Drafting and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs)/or approving SOWs drafted by other teams, Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and supplier agreements relating to game development, including localisation, translation, QA, art, audio, consultancy and external development services, in line with deadlines and service level agreements. Support negotiations for key commercial agreements with advertising networks, user acquisition partners, technology providers and strategic service partners. Partner with Finance, PC and Console, Mobile Development and Growth teams and other 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. Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are carried out in an expeditious manner. Oversee legal work-streams across the UK and India. Manage, mentor and develop two Legal Counsels. Source and work with external legal counsel on any specialist matters. 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 and legal claims. Support compliance with the applicable legislation in all countries where Kwalee trades. 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. What You'll Bring: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales or equivalent, minimum 7 years Post-Qualification). Extensive commercial contracts experience. Experience with procurement, supplier agreements, and SOWs. A basic understanding of copyright law. UK GDPR knowledge. Experience leading or mentoring legal professionals. Excellent ability to maximise commercial opportunity and balance risk. Be a proactive and solutions focused individual