Legal Counsel (Gaming)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Gaming): Handling all legal matters with a focus on intellectual property law, contracts, corporate matters, labor, and data protection. Focus on drafting and negotiating a wide variety of agreements, ensuring robust IP protection, and implementing advanced GDPR compliance for a global gaming company.

Location: Hybrid model, office is in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Issy Val de Seine station), France.

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on building and publishing games for the future of global gaming.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements for game development, publishing, licensing, distribution, and vendor relations.
• Provide legal advice on competition, e-commerce, consumer protection, and youth protection laws, including drafting EULAs and TOS.
• Act as the bridge between legal and business teams, translating complex legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for HR, covering hiring, offboarding, documentation, sensitive negotiations, and labor relations.
• Manage the company's trademark portfolio and ensure overall protection of hirify.global' intellectual property alongside the Head of Legal.
• Oversee all corporate law events, including BSPCE allocations, shareholder assemblies, board meetings, and cap table management.
• Enhance GDPR compliance through privacy by design implementation and process improvements.

Requirements

• Solid legal skills and reasoning.
• Autonomous, organized, structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in French and English.
• Adaptability, reactivity, and pragmatism in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interest in the video game industry and a tech enthusiast.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a legal capacity, preferably within the entertainment industry.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Law.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent contract (CDI) with a remote-friendly, hybrid work model and flexible hours.
• Competitive benefits including meal vouchers, 50% refund on transportation card, and 100% covered healthcare insurance.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder of the company.
• Relocation package available (if applicable).
• Regular team events.