IN HOUSE LAWYER - GAMING

LEGAL COUNSEL, GAMING & GAMBLING
LONDON
HYBRID WORKING
 
Our client is a global Entertainment business which engages with audiences in innovative ways.
 
We are seeking a commercial IP lawyer with gaming and/or gambling experience to join the Legal & Business Affairs team.
 
Reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Business Affairs, you will be an integral member of the team, collaborating with colleagues to facilitate the acquisition and licensing of rights across various commercial platforms, including gaming and gambling.
 
Responsibilities:
 
*          Drafting and negotiating license agreements spanning all forms of exploitation, with a focus on gaming and gambling.
*          Drafting and negotiating acquisition of content agreements to support our client’s diverse portfolio
*          Managing co-production agreements
*          Negotiating with licensees and acting as the legal lead for specific sales territories/activities
*          Assisting the Head of LBA in diverse contractual matters, including dispute management
*          Participating in trademark registrations and contributing to the development of template documents and other commercial agreements.
 
Knowledge and Skills Required:
 
You will be a commercial/IP/media lawyer with demonstrable industry experience across various forms of exploitation, in particular in gambling and/or gaming licensing. Familiarity with music royalties, including PRS and Mechanical rights will important, as well as a significant understanding of Intellectual Property. law as it relates to exploitation.
 
This is a superb opportunity for a lawyer with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to contribute to a dynamic leader in the entertainment industry.