IP Counsel

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. As one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry, we continue to expand on our expertise and push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Project Echo for KRAFTON; and Lost Rift, an original IP we are developing in-house under our self-publishing model. We are also exploring new platforms and experiences with VR and other unannounced projects.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF continues to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talent in the industry, building the next generation of action games for players worldwide.

If you join us on this journey, you’ll have the chance to perfect your craft, expand your knowledge, and work alongside industry leaders to create unique, unforgettable experiences for gamers everywhere.

Job Description

Who You Are:
As the Legal Counsel IP you will be responsible for providing practical and comprehensive advice and research to assist our Polish based Warsaw Stock Exchange listed companies on a range of legal and business matters, including copyright advice, marketing advice, software compliance advice and IT contracts review, as well as general contract advice. You will also liaise with our external legal counsels in foreign jurisdictions such as US, UK and Canada.

You should bring high level of initiative and a strong work ethic. We are looking for a passionate person with the ability to communicate and work with various teams across the organization who likes finding practical solutions to complex problems.

If you are a reliable, proactive person with attention to detail, ready to work hard and play hard, understanding deadlines, who likes to work in a very feminine team that is building from the scratch, having a great sense of humor when there is plenty to be done, this is a place for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare advice and legal drafting on all types of intellectual property and IT agreements, including creative services, licensing and talent agreements
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of other commercial terms and agreements
• Proactively support the PCF Group Legal Department and business units in their day-to-day operations
• Prepare and provide practical legal advice and cooperate with PCF Group internal departments
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes in People Can Fly Group
• Keep track on development of legal landscape and trends in the video game industry
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs of experience in IP and IT (preferably in the international law firm)
• Polish Bar membership (legal advisor or advocate)
• Strong knowledge of civil laws, including strong working knowledge of copyright and IT-related laws and solid understanding of intellectual property issues in video game and technology environment. Knowledge of consumer laws will be a high advantage
• Demonstrable experience with negotiating and preparing various commercial and technology agreements
• Ability to independently work to manage entire contract process from drafting and negotiating the initial contact to the execution of the contract
• Experience of working in an international, fast-paced environment
• Ability to assess business and legal risk in a focused and efficient manner, and prioritize workload effectively
• Full professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written (a must)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience in the video game industry will be an advantage

Additional Information

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
• In-company Polish and English language classes.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.