Senior Counsel (Game Production)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel (Game Production): Providing legal support for Epic’s game and ecosystem products, features, and projects with an accent on U.S. and international laws and regulations related to game development, design, monetization, advertising, and UGC content. Focus on providing practical and clear legal advice, managing multi-stakeholder regulatory compliance projects, and anticipating improvements to legal processes.

Location: Onsite in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a product company with over 4,500 employees globally, known for making award-winning games and engine technology.

What you will do

• Serve as primary legal support for Epic’s game and ecosystem products, features, and projects.
• Provide hands-on, cutting-edge legal advice throughout all phases of product life-cycles.
• Cultivate partnerships across diverse internal teams, including engineering, development, and marketing.
• Conduct rights clearance, issue spotting, and risk assessment for games on new and existing platforms.
• Provide clear guidance and analysis to Epic senior leadership on key legal issues.
• Monitor and remain current on relevant industry standards, laws, and the regulatory landscape.

Requirements

• J.D. and at least 5 years’ relevant experience, including 3 years as in-house product counsel.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. and international laws related to game development, design, monetization, advertising, and UGC content.
• Substantial knowledge of international consumer protection, intellectual property, competition, marketing, and commercial laws.
• Prior work experience and/or working knowledge of the video game industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead large-scale cross-functional projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good judgment in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative work environment that values diverse teams.
• Competitive benefits package including 100% paid benefits (except PMI for dependents) such as pension, private medical, and dental insurance.
• Additional benefits include disability and life insurance, critical illness, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Offers a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health with free therapy and coaching.
• Focus on innovation in engine and game development, striving to do right by the community.