Head of Legal

InkuPlay UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Head of Legal for an inclusive esports startup in Germany. Collaborating with the executive team on legal frameworks and compliance structures.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You advise the executive team and staff on all legal matters, particularly in the areas of contract law, corporate law, labor law, data protection, IP, media law, platform regulation and compliance.
You draft, review and negotiate agreements with partners, sponsors, service providers, talent, agencies, publishers, event organizers and other stakeholders.
You provide legal support for strategic projects, funding rounds, partnerships, product development, international expansions and potential M&A processes.
You develop scalable legal processes, contract templates, internal policies, compliance frameworks and decision-making tools for a fast-growing startup.
You manage external law firms and coordinate cooperation with authorities, advisors and other external partners.
You support legal matters related to gaming, esports, digital communities, youth protection, content, trademark rights, community governance and inclusive platform offerings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are a fully qualified lawyer with two state exams (or equivalent legal qualification).
You have several years of professional experience in a corporate law firm, in-house at a company or startup, or in a technology, media, gaming or esports environment.
You have solid expertise in contract law and ideally experience in several of the following areas: corporate law, labor/employment law, data protection, IP, media law, compliance or digital business models.
You think entrepreneurially, pragmatically and solution-oriented without underestimating legal risks.
You can explain complex legal topics clearly and provide actionable recommendations.
You work independently, in a structured manner and responsibly in a dynamic environment.
You have an interest in gaming, esports, digital platforms, community products and inclusive company structures.
You possess excellent German and English language skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will take on a central leadership role in an ambitious esports startup with a social mission.
You work directly with the executive team and have real influence on strategic decisions.
You will have significant latitude to shape our legal, governance and compliance structures.
You will join a company that treats inclusion as core to its identity, not an add-on.
We offer flexible working models, including remote and hybrid options, and the ability to arrange working hours that fit family and life realities.
You will work in a diverse, appreciative and growth-oriented team with short decision-making paths.
You have the opportunity to help shape the future of inclusive esports legally, strategically and culturally.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract lawcorporate lawlabor lawdata protectionintellectual property (IP)media lawcompliancenegotiationlegal draftingM&A processes

Soft Skills

entrepreneurial thinkingpragmatic problem-solvingsolution-orientedclear communicationindependent workstructured approachresponsibilityadaptabilityactionable recommendationsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

fully qualified lawyertwo state exams