Commercial Legal Counsel

**About us:** A globally established and highly innovative digital entertainment company is seeking to strengthen its legal team. With a strong international footprint and a diverse portfolio of interactive products, the business operates at scale across multiple platforms and markets. Known for its fast\-paced and entrepreneurial culture, the organisation continues to evolve within a rapidly growing and commercially dynamic industry. **The role:** An opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support a broad range of business units across global operations. This is a hands\-on role where the successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor on a wide variety of commercial matters, including user acquisition, IT and procurement, ad tech, publishing, and game development. The position requires sound judgement, adaptability, and a proactive approach in an environment where speed and pragmatism are essential. **Key responsibilities:** * Draft, negotiate, and close a wide range of commercial agreements across digital and technology\-driven value chains, including user acquisition partnerships, advertising monetisation, ad tech arrangements, and publishing deals * Take ownership of transactions from inception through to completion, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations * Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates and scalable legal playbooks * Review and negotiate vendor, supplier, and partnership agreements * Advise on and negotiate game development and co\-development agreements, including milestone structures, intellectual property ownership, and revenue share arrangements **About you:** * Qualified solicitor in England \& Wales * Approximately 3–5 years’ PQE, including at least 2 years in\-house (flexible depending on experience) * Strong commercial contracting background with proven experience negotiating complex agreements * Comfortable working across a variety of legal disciplines, with the ability to quickly get up to speed in new areas * Exposure to mobile gaming, mobile applications, or digital ecosystems is advantageous **The qualities that matter most:** * Commercially astute with a clear understanding of business objectives * Agile learner, able to quickly grasp new concepts and add value without needing to be a subject\-matter expert * Decisive and comfortable making informed decisions with incomplete information * Proactive in identifying risks and implementing practical solutions * Pragmatic approach, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes * Clear communicator, able to translate legal advice into actionable business guidance **What’s in it for you:** * Opportunity to work within a globally scaled, high\-growth organisation * Exposure to complex, cross\-border commercial matters * Dynamic and collaborative working environment * Significant scope for professional growth and development * Competitive salary and benefits package **How to Apply:** For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com