Head of Legal

Bossa Studios ,
London, Greater London
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Welcome to Bossa Studios! An immensely talented, daring, multicultural team of individuals (or as we like to call ourselves - Bossians! ), who create extraordinary games that millions of people love, play and share every day. Chances are, you know us as that quirky, London-based studio behind several critically acclaimed, YouTube-renowned hits, many of which have become an integral part of gaming meme culture ( Shhh I doctor now! ). These include Surgeon Simulator , I Am Bread , the BAFTA-winning Monstermind , and the yet to be launched I Am Fish. At the heart of Bossas unique way of working - whether thats ideation, development or even marketing - is a genuine passion for collaboration; collaboration between our teams, with our players, and with all the influencers and creators around the world who regularly play Bossa games to their audiences. While most games studios are mainly driven by their bottom-line, Bossa is leading a movement of creativity-first. We create together. We laugh together. We innovate together. As we believe thats the only way to build legacy, and the only way we can revolutionise the way in which games are experienced. Games that are truly fun and relevant to peoples lives. So, are you ready to become part of our movement? Are you ready to be challenged to take your creativity to the next level? Are you ready to join Bossa and aid us in our ongoing pursuit to make millions of people happier every day? If so, we might just have the perfect role for you... Role overview We have an exciting and brand new opportunity for an experienced & entrepreneurial legal professional. As Bossas first Head of Legal, you will play a pivotal role, being responsible for all legal matters and for building Bossas legal capability, initially in this stand alone role. Its an opportunity to join Bossa at a critical point in the companys journey and make a big impact in supporting its growth. Responsibilities * Act as a business partner to the various teams at Bossa, supporting their legal needs * Define and implement key processes for the legal function * Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements on behalf of the business * Work with outside counsel when required on complex issues and oversee their management * Provide pragmatic and commercially-minded advice to the C-suite on a variety of legal topics with strategic ramifications (ie open sourcing, UGC policy) * Set up and maintain the required processes and governance policies, to ensure that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations * Represent the function at senior management meetings as may be required from time to time * Prepare and deliver training to the business on legal and regulatory requirements as required Requirements * Minimum 5 years PQE * Outstanding analytical, communication and organizational skills, including excellent drafting and negotiation skills. * Sound business judgement and flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple wide-ranging matters * Capable of providing practical legal advice to members of business teams at all levels and across all functions. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively * Experience across a range of commercial gaming deals (publishing, licencing, etc) preferred Benefits * Annual Holiday Allowance - 22 days, to increase 1 day after every year up to a maximum of 25 days * Private Medical Insurance Provided by Bupa * Life Assurance Tax free lump sum payment of 4 x annual salary * Pension Scheme We match up to 5% * EMI Share Scheme - Generous lump sum of shares awarded upon joining which will vest over a 4 year period * Flexible Working - Work from home days and flexible core hours 10.00-16.00 (standard hours 09.30-18.00) * Supportive family policies - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and 3 months fully paid paternity leave * Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Helpline * Cyclescheme - up to 1,000 loan deducted from monthly salary over 12 month period * Discounted gym membership * Travel to Work Loan Loan deducted from monthly salary over 10 or 12 month period * Food - Free snacks, fruit and drinks * Social Events - We have fantastic company culture and loads of fun social events

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