Details of the Organization

Kwalee is a global games company that has been creating fun and engaging games for players worldwide for over a decade. With a reach of over one billion players, the company fosters a collaborative environment where ideas flow freely, innovation thrives, and team spirit remains strong.

Details of the Job/Internship

Kwalee is hiring a commercially focused Legal Counsel to join its Bangalore studio, working on-site five days per week. The role is part of Kwalee’s Legal team and involves working in a fast-paced, in-house environment with a strong focus on managing commercial contracts, intellectual property protection, and general legal matters across the organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage commercial contracts between Kwalee and external partners.
• Oversee Kwalee’s intellectual property and protect it against infringements.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of all legal takedown activities.
• Identify and investigate games or works that infringe Kwalee’s IP.
• Coordinate with internal and external lawyers, platform holders, and stores to issue cease and desist notices and take down infringing content.
• Build strong working relationships with internal development teams and third-party publishing teams to support infringement actions.
• Manage and supervise research staff assigned to identify infringing works.
• Manage Kwalee’s trademarks and define strategies for additional trademarks.
• Assist with all legal matters and agreements in coordination with external legal partners.
• Conduct legal due diligence on internally developed and externally acquired games.
• Support the defence of Kwalee against legal claims relating to infringement, trademarks, and patents.
• Stay updated on laws relevant to the business, particularly IP, trademarks, and patents.
• Present key legal findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice and support as required by the business.

Eligibility

• Proven experience as an in-house counsel, preferably in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law, with practical experience in IP protection.
• Qualified legal professional with a degree in Law.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

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