Legal Counsel

Jagex

Legal Counsel managing corporate governance and commercial legal matters at Jagex, a leading gaming studio. Collaborating across departments to promote compliance and enhance legal processes.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, commercial legal work, and the management of employee incentive schemes, with a strong understanding of intellectual property rights and data protection regulations. Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements while advising on regulatory matters within the video games industry.

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Qualified Solicitor In England And WalesCorporate Governance ExperienceCommercial Agreement Drafting And NegotiationManagement Incentive Scheme AdministrationUK And EU GDPR Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceCommercial LawDrafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsIntellectual Property RightsData Protection RegulationsStatutory Records ManagementEvent Visa ManagementLegal Technology ImplementationStakeholder Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualifying Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Video Games IndustryConsumer-Facing SectorRegulatory ComplianceLicensingPartnershipsSponsorshipMerchandisingIn-House Legal ExperienceDynamic Consumer SectorLegal Function Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and support key corporate governance activity across the Jagex group, keeping the business compliant as it scales.
Administer Jagex's management incentive plan alongside our Chief People Officer, managing approvals for new joiners and leavers.
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements spanning sponsorship, partnerships, licensing and merchandising, so our biggest deals land cleanly.
Support live events and commercial partnerships hands-on, including matters like event visas and immigration, so you see your legal work come to life.
Advise across the business on commercial, regulatory and corporate matters, helping teams navigate an evolving regulatory landscape with confidence.
Help shape the future of Jagex's legal function, including the responsible rollout of legal technology and AI tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, with a qualifying law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
Experienced solicitor, with demonstrable experience across corporate governance and commercial legal work.
Demonstrable experience handling corporate governance requirements for a large UK company, including filings, statutory records, approvals, minutes, resolutions, and supporting documentation.
Experience managing, advising on, or administering management or employee incentive schemes, including relevant approvals and stakeholder coordination.
Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including partnerships, licensing, and technology contracts.
Clear understanding of intellectual property rights, including their exploitation, protection, and use within licensing or similar commercial arrangements.
Working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR requirements, with awareness of equivalent data protection regulations in other jurisdictions.
Awareness of the legal, commercial, and regulatory issues affecting the video games industry, with in-house experience in gaming, technology, entertainment, or another dynamic consumer-facing sector preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
Discretionary annual performance bonus.
Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
Life Insurance.
Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
Flexible working hours.
25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!