Overview
We’re seeking a Video Games Counsel to support our studio with all areas of legal across the business of video games. This role reports to the Head of Operations and works to support all disciplines across the studio relating to legal matters in the UK and globally, including intellectual property, contracts and partnerships, publishing, agreements and compliance. This role is ideal for a strong communicator who can work with a variety of diverse personalities and disciplines with an interest in varied and dynamic responsibilities.
At Kinetic Games, we’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about both games and finance to join our growing team. We’re a small, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth.
Whether you’re helping with spreadsheets or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and practical advice to the business on matters of litigation, commercial, data protection and privacy, employment, regulatory, IP, and other video games related matters.
* Coordinate business legal transactions including liaising with external solicitors on partnerships, agreements and compliance, supporting the Head of Operations, the CEO and heads of departments on all relevant matters.
* Review, draft and participate as required in the negotiation of video game specific and other commercial contracts.
* Liaise with external bodies and internal stakeholders on new regulatory developments relevant to the video games industry, and provide support on changing regulations and requirements.
* Provide pro-active updates on areas of risk and opportunity within the legal landscape.
* Support Human Resources with employment matters including day-to-day queries, contracts, policies and litigation.
* Create, communicate and execute policies, procedures and practices for legal within the company and support compliance.
* Produce periodic updates and reports for leadership.
Requirements
* 2+ years PQE within Video Games or an adjacent industry
* A strong communicator with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally
* Strong team player able to build relationships and collaborate across a variety of stakeholder teams
* Comfortable drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements including licensing, merchandise, partnerships and publishing agreements
* Experience reviewing game content to provide clearance for copyright, trademark, publicity or other related issues
* Confident remote worker with a stable environment to work from
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Nice To Have
* Experience of employment law
* Experience of publishing agreements and contracts
* Passion for the paranormal, ghost stories, or the supernatural
Location & Work Arrangements
🌍 Remote working – with just 1 day per month in our Southampton office and occasional travel (less than 10%)
Benefits
* Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company
* Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together
* Hybrid & flexible working options
* Flextime – life doesn’t always fit 9–5
* Opportunities to travel to industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop: Brighton
* Relocation package to help you settle in
* Employee of the Month vouchers
* Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources
* 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day
* Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Computer Games
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