Chief Legal Officer

InkuPlay UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Chief Legal Officer für InkuPlay, eine inklusive deutsche eSport-Organisation mit digitalen Gaming-Produkten. Verantwortung für globale Rechtsstrategie, Verträge, Datenschutz, IP, KI, Compliance und Transaktionen.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial and contract law, data protection, and intellectual property, with a proven ability to negotiate complex international contracts and manage legal risks in technology-driven environments. Strong leadership skills and capacity to build trusted relationships while navigating dynamic organizational structures are essential.

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Fully Qualified LawyerCommercial And Contract Law ExpertiseNegotiation Of Complex International ContractsData Protection And Compliance ManagementLeadership And Team Development

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Hard Skills

Contract Drafting And NegotiationLegal Risk ManagementCorporate GovernanceM&A TransactionsIntellectual Property ManagementData Protection Impact AssessmentsRegulatory ComplianceLegal Due DiligenceAI RegulationCross-Border Business Coordination

Soft Skills

Fluent Communication In German And EnglishStrong Commercial AwarenessAttention To DetailAbility To Build Trusted RelationshipsCapacity For Constructive Dissent

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechContract AutomationKnowledge Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Above-Average State Examinations Or Equivalent Qualification

Industry Keywords

Technology-Driven CompaniesDigital PlatformsGamingMedia And EntertainmentHigh-Growth CompaniesConsumer ProtectionYouth ProtectionOpen-Source ComplianceFundraising RoundsInternational Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for legal matters and the global/group-wide legal strategy of InkuPlay
Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on legal, regulatory and reputational opportunities and risks
Support corporate governance, shareholder matters, executive duties, powers of attorney and internal decision-making processes
Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and coordinate their implementation
Establish legal risk management with escalation paths, responsibilities, reporting and regular legal risk reports
Draft, review, negotiate and develop key contracts and strategic partnerships
Develop contract standards, playbooks, approval processes and negotiation guidelines
Support complex and business-critical negotiations
Advise Product, Engineering, Data, Security and Operations on products, technology, data protection, information security, platforms, consumer protection, youth protection, advertising and monetization
Develop a legal framework for artificial intelligence
Coordinate Data Protection Impact Assessments, international data transfers, data processing agreements and data subject rights
Protect and manage trademarks, technologies, content, designs, domains and other intangible assets
Manage trademark filings, licensing models, open-source compliance as well as enforcement and defense of IP rights
Evolve the compliance management system and take responsibility for policies, investigations, reporting and escalation processes
Support financing rounds, corporate actions, restructurings, equity programs, joint ventures and potential M&A transactions
Coordinate legal due diligence, transaction documentation, signing, closing and post-merger integration
Assess and manage litigation, complaints, cease-and-desist notices, regulatory proceedings and other disputes
Select and manage external law firms and specialist advisors and own the legal budget and make-or-buy strategy
Develop the organization, roles, processes and competency profile of the legal function
Lead existing team members or gradually build an internal team
Establish KPIs and drive Legal Operations, knowledge management, contract automation and Legal Tech

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified lawyer with above-average state examinations or equivalent qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
Typically at least ten years of relevant professional experience, including several years in a senior in-house role
Experience in technology-driven, digital, gaming, media, entertainment, platform or high-growth companies
Broad expertise in commercial and contract law
Solid knowledge in multiple areas such as corporate law, data protection, IT law, consumer law, intellectual property, media law, platform regulation, AI regulation, compliance, employment law or M&A
Proven track record of negotiating complex international contracts and strategic partnerships
Familiarity with cross-border business models and ability to efficiently coordinate local external counsel
Fluent communication skills in German and English
Strong commercial awareness and ability to make robust decisions under uncertainty
Ability to clearly quantify or categorize risks and to explain recommendations in an understandable way
Structured, pragmatic working style with strong execution skills and attention to detail
Confident demeanor in dealings with management, shareholders, authorities, business partners and external advisors
Capacity for constructive dissent, independence and high personal integrity
Ability to build trusted relationships and communicate complex matters appropriately for different audiences
Leadership skills and willingness to develop people
Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with partially newly established structures
Particularly welcome: experience with digital platforms, games, in-app purchases, subscriptions, advertising, virtual goods, youth protection, community governance, content moderation, user-generated content, AI governance, open-source software, data-driven products, fundraising rounds, international expansion, M&A, legal/compliance build-out, Legal Operations and contract lifecycle management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Responsible role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
Scope to shape and build the legal function
Close collaboration with the CEO, executives and central business units
Professional development and building a high-performing internal team
Implementation and enhancement of Legal Operations, knowledge management, contract automation and Legal Tech solutions
Dynamic, growth-oriented environment
Additional languages are a plus
Applications that include salary expectations will be considered