Legal Counsel

We are Kaizen GamingKaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?Let’s start with the roleWe are seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to lead our intellectual property legal work , protecting the brands, clearing new products and campaigns, negotiating various commercial agreements, and turning enforcement strategy into results. This role is ideal for a lawyer who is equally comfortable running a trademark opposition and sitting with a commercial team to explain why a campaign asset carries risk.No two days are identical. You might advance a trademark filing or opposition while coordinating with external counsel, review a marketing or sponsorship agreement, conduct a clearance assessment for a new feature or brand, and advise product or commercial teams on live IP and digital compliance matters. You will also monitor legislative developments across multiple jurisdictions and help shape the business's response before regulatory changes take effect. This role will suit someone who is commercially minded and pragmatic, enjoys providing advice that enables the business rather than simply identifying risks, and wants genuine ownership of a high-value IP portfolio. As a Legal Counsel, you will:Trademark portfolio across jurisdictions — Manage trademark prosecution, oppositions, and cancellation proceedings, and coordinate and supervise external counsel;Copyright & content — Advise on copyright protection and enforcement for software, game content, and creative and marketing assets;Commercial contracts — Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, marketing, advertising, influencer, ambassador, sponsorship, and IP licensing agreements, among others;Clearance & FTO — Conduct IP clearance and freedom-to-operate analyses based on digital regulation for new titles, features, and branding, before launch rather than after;Campaign & product review — Review marketing materials and product releases for compliance with third-party IP rights and advertising rules in each territory;Enforcement partnership — Partner with internal stakeholders on brand-protection enforcement, UDRP strategy, and takedown escalations;Horizon scanning — Monitor legislative and case-law developments in IP and digital regulation across operating jurisdictions and translate them into practical guidance;Enablement — Contribute to internal IP / Digital Law training and to linking work to commercial outcomes.What you’ll bring:A law degree and license/admission to practice in any EU jurisdiction, with a strong academic record;A Master’s degree in Law (MSc or LL.M.) with a specialization in commercial law, entertainment law, intellectual property law or technology law is considered a strong plus;3+ years of post-qualification experience in intellectual property and/or commercial law, ideally combining private practice and in-house exposure;Experience in entertainment / technology / gaming / media industry, or another regulated, multi-jurisdictional consumer sector;Demonstrable command of trademark prosecution and enforcement, including EUIPO and multi-jurisdictional filings and oppositions;Proven experience drafting and negotiating IP, licensing, sponsorship, and marketing agreements;Working knowledge of copyright, advertising, and unfair-competition law as it applies to digital and consumer brands, including familiarity with the EU digital-regulation stack (DSA, AI Act);Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to non-lawyers and communicate difficult messages constructively. Organizational rigor and ability to manage a high-volume portfolio with strong prioritization;Confidence using legal technology and AI-powered tools;Ability to work both collaborativelyas a team member and independently, taking full ownership of workload to manage deadlines.Demonstrated AI-first mindset, actively leveraging AI tools and assistants to improve productivity, problem-solving, and decision-making. Continuously exploring new AI capabilities and championing their practical adoption within teams, using AI as a natural part of day-to-day work rather than a supplementary tool.Kaizen Gaming Perksð Hybrid way of workingð A buddy will support you with your onboardingð Competitive pay and bonus schemeð‍️ Private health insurance for you and your familyð Monthly meal allowance Developmental 360 feedback frameworkð Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous trainingð‍ð‍ð§‍ð Family Support #LI-Hybrid#LI-DK1Recruitment Privacy Notice Regarding the data you share with us, you may find and read our recruitment privacy notice here.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.