General Counsel

InkuPlay UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

General Counsel overseeing legal matters for InkuPlay, collaborating with executive management and multiple departments. Building a scalable legal function amid regulatory challenges with a focus on strategic advice.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBiesenthal • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €80,000 - €105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, and legal risk management while providing strategic legal support for business initiatives. Proficient in both German and English, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.

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Completed Law DegreeNegotiation of Complex ContractsGeneral Contract and Commercial LawFluent in German and EnglishExperience in Startup or Scale-Up Environment

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal Risk ManagementCommercial LawEmployment LawCorporate LawIT LawData Protection LawMedia LawIntellectual Property LawComplex Litigation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationBusiness AcumenProblem-SolvingResilienceSense of Responsibility

Tools & Technologies

Digital WorkflowsLegal-Tech Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

First and Second State Examinations

Industry Keywords

GamingEsportsEntertainmentMediaCreator Economy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all legal matters for InkuPlay
Act as the primary legal contact for executive management and work closely with People & Culture, Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Esports Operations, Finance, IT and Compliance
Develop a scalable legal function
Manage external law firms and ensure business decisions are legally sound, commercially sensible and implemented promptly
Early identification, assessment and management of legal risks
Provide legal support for strategic projects, partnerships, investments and new business models
Draft, review and negotiate domestic and international contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed law degree with First and Second State Examinations (fully qualified lawyer)
Several years of relevant professional experience in a commercial law firm, in-house legal department or similar role
Strong knowledge of general contract and commercial law
Ideally additional experience in employment, corporate, IT, data protection, media or IP law
Proven experience independently negotiating complex contracts
Excellent commercial and business acumen
Ability to not only identify legal risks but to develop practical solutions
High level of autonomy, resilience and sense of responsibility
Clear, precise and audience-appropriate communication
Fluent German and English (negotiation-level)
Confident use of digital workflows and modern legal‑tech solutions
Particularly attractive profile if you have built or scaled a legal department, have experience in a startup, scale-up or digital business model, are familiar with gaming, esports, entertainment, media or the creator economy, have handled international contracts and cross-border matters, have managed external law firms and complex litigation, and combine legal quality with pragmatism and speed of execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High level of autonomy in building the entire legal function
Close involvement in strategic and operational company decisions
Diverse legal challenges in an innovative growth environment
Short decision-making paths and direct responsibility
Flexible working models with remote and hybrid options
Modern digital tools and structured processes
Opportunity to build and lead your own legal team
Long-term development opportunities within the group
An open, dynamic and entrepreneurial work culture