PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in its field, has been growing faster than its peers in recent years and is pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who can join our leadership team and help pave the way towards our new goals.
What you will do
Reporting to our CEO, the candidate will oversee all legal matters, be responsible for improving the legal solutions which Virtuos utilizes to operate across multiple countries and manage risks of its operations.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements for a variety of third party contractual relationships with clients, vendors and other partners.
- Advise Virtuos management about areas of legal compliance and implement suitable programmes to ensure adequate compliance. Collaborate with Functional Heads and Studio Managers to develop and execute such programmes.
- Monitor developments in the legal and regulatory landscape in the video game industry and financial markets which could impact Virtuos.
- Establish standard terms, template agreements and legal processes aimed at achieving best outcomes for Virtuos and its partners.
- Manage and work closely with outside lawyers on all legal issues.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced professional who:
- Has passion for or experience in the video games, entertainment and software industries ;
- Is comfortable working on various contracts in the software, creative or entertainment fields : drafting, negotiating about IP matters, service terms or financial investment terms under different legislations ;
- Has excellent interpersonal skills with a highly motivated mindset, flexible and able to support multicultural legal implications if needed.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognised law school either in Singapore or abroad and admitted as a member of the legal profession in Singapore or in an English speaking jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5 years related experience, with a focus on intellectual property law, and contract law. Game industry experience is a big plus.
- Good knowledge of the legal system in Singapore, the US and China.
- You have excellent legal and business judgment and are experienced in building consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working on multiple different projects simultaneously in a multilingual environment. Native English is a must, Chinese is a plus.
About Virtuos
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading video game development company with operations in Singapore, China, Vietnam, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, Ireland and the United States. With over 1,800 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and 3D art production for AAA consoles, PC and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenue and achieve operational efficiency.
For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 1,300 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide.
