Head of Legal – General Counsel

InkuPlay UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Head of Legal building InkuPlay’s internal legal function for Germany’s inclusive eSports organization. Advising management and teams on contracts, privacy, products, IP, employment, and governance.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial and contract law, data protection, and corporate governance, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements. Capable of building efficient legal processes and providing strategic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

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Qualified LawyerLegal Counsel ExperienceContract Law ExpertiseData Protection KnowledgeIP and Corporate Law Understanding

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating ContractsBuilding Legal ProcessesDeveloping Contract TemplatesUnderstanding GDPRManaging Legal RisksCorporate GovernanceEmployment LawIP LawAntitrust Law

Soft Skills

Pragmatic Working StyleAutonomyClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SystemsLegal Playbooks

Certifications & Qualifications

German VolljuristEquivalent Legal Qualification

Industry Keywords

Commercial LawData Protection LawDigital ProductsTechnology-Driven Business ModelsEmployment Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and further develop InkuPlay’s in-house legal function
Advise executive management on legal and strategic matters
Draft, review and negotiate customer, partner, supplier and other commercial agreements
Develop and standardize contract templates, clause libraries and legal playbooks
Establish efficient contract-review and approval processes
Provide advice on data protection and product-related privacy issues, particularly regarding the GDPR, digital products and new technologies
Provide legal support for new products, features, business models and partnerships
Take responsibility for IP, copyright, trademark and content-related matters
Support the People team on employment-law topics, employment contracts and freelancer arrangements
Handle corporate law and corporate governance matters
Develop and maintain central internal policies, including those on data protection, compliance, AI usage and information security
Identify and prioritize key legal risks
Manage and coordinate external law firms and specialist advisers
Build a transparent legal and contract management system including deadlines, obligations and relevant risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer (e.g., German Volljurist) or equivalent legal qualification
Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally both in a law firm and in-house
Experience as Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal or in a comparable role
Strong knowledge of general commercial and contract law
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Good knowledge of data protection law and ideally experience with digital products, software, platforms or technology-driven business models
Experience with IP, media, marketing or antitrust/competition law is a plus
Solid understanding of employment and corporate law issues
Experience building legal processes, templates or contract playbooks is especially welcome
Ability to assess legal risks from a business perspective and to provide clear recommendations
High degree of autonomy and a pragmatic working style
Excellent written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

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eCommerce InkuPlay UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a Germany-based esports organization and gaming community platform founded in 2023. It fields professional teams in competitive titles such as Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and League of Legends, and runs tournaments, live events, and community activities. The company also produces content and streaming, operates an online shop, and emphasizes inclusive, professional gaming experiences and cutting-edge setups for players. Head of Legal – General Counsel 🔥 1 minute ago 🇩🇪 Germany – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead ⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel 🗣️🇩🇪 German Required Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Build and further develop InkuPlay’s in-house legal function
Advise executive management on legal and strategic matters
Draft, review and negotiate customer, partner, supplier and other commercial agreements
Develop and standardize contract templates, clause libraries and legal playbooks
Establish efficient contract-review and approval processes
Provide advice on data protection and product-related privacy issues, particularly regarding the GDPR, digital products and new technologies
Provide legal support for new products, features, business models and partnerships
Take responsibility for IP, copyright, trademark and content-related matters
Support the People team on employment-law topics, employment contracts and freelancer arrangements
Handle corporate law and corporate governance matters
Develop and maintain central internal policies, including those on data protection, compliance, AI usage and information security
Identify and prioritize key legal risks
Manage and coordinate external law firms and specialist advisers
Build a transparent legal and contract management system including deadlines, obligations and relevant risks 🎯 Requirements
Qualified lawyer (e.g., German Volljurist) or equivalent legal qualification
Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally both in a law firm and in-house
Experience as Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal or in a comparable role
Strong knowledge of general commercial and contract law
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Good knowledge of data protection law and ideally experience with digital products, software, platforms or technology-driven business models
Experience with IP, media, marketing or antitrust/competition law is a plus
Solid understanding of employment and corporate law issues
Experience building legal processes, templates or contract playbooks is especially welcome
Ability to assess legal risks from a business perspective and to provide clear recommendations
High degree of autonomy and a pragmatic working style
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