Commercial Legal Counsel (Gaming)

TL;DR

Commercial Legal Counsel (Gaming): Leading contract negotiations and managing external partner communications for a platform empowering game developers with an accent on deal ownership, risk allocation, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on driving end-to-end negotiations, structuring pragmatic agreements, and improving legal workflows.

Location: Remote (international, cross-border environment)

Company

hirify.global helps game developers achieve financial and creative independence by providing solutions to launch, run, and grow their businesses.

What you will do

• Lead contract negotiations with partners and vendors from initial discussions to execution.
• Represent the company in external communications, driving commercial terms and risk allocation.
• Take full ownership of deals, identify risks, propose solutions, and ensure timely closure.
• Collaborate with product, finance, and operations teams to align legal and business objectives.
• Provide practical legal advisory on digital business and partnerships across jurisdictions.
• Improve internal legal processes, negotiation practices, and partner communication standards.

Requirements

• Strong experience in commercial law, preferably in digital/tech/product companies.
• Proven track record of leading contract negotiations end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for external-facing roles.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Ability to drive negotiations forward, close agreements, and balance legal risk with business needs.
• Comfortable in an international, cross-border environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in gaming, fintech, SaaS, or digital platforms.
• Background in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience with international contracts and cross-border negotiations.
• Legal qualification (bar admission a plus).
• Experience managing complex, long-running negotiations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote full-time operations.
• Ownership-driven role with direct involvement in deal-making.
• Opportunity to lead the legal function over time.