Overview
Junior In-House Commercial Counsel Jobs in Birkirkara, Malta at Reforged Studios
Title: Junior In-House Commercial Counsel
Company: Reforged Studios
Location: Birkirkara, Malta
About Reforged Studios
At Reforged Studios, we're a well-funded video games company focused on building a world-class portfolio of development studios, game IP and publishing expertise. Our ambition is to unlock the full creative and commercial potential of great games, helping talented teams create exceptional experiences for players around the world.
Our acquisitions include Headup Games, the German-based indie publisher behind an extensive catalogue of award-winning independent titles such as Bridge Constructor, and Extra Mile Studios, the Glasgow-based co-development specialists with over 20 years' experience, most known for its work on Revolution's Broken Sword. Alongside expanding our family of studios, we're also investing in and acquiring exciting game IP, creating new opportunities to grow and maximise the potential of great games.
Joining Reforged Studios means becoming part of an ambitious company at an exciting stage of growth. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we continue to expand our portfolio of studios, games and intellectual property, reaching tens of millions of players worldwide.
Role: Junior In-House Commercial Counsel
Location: Malta
Note: This is a hybrid-based role in Malta, requiring 3 days in the office. As we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in Malta.
What your day-to-day will look like:
As our Junior In-House Commercial Counsel at Reforged Studios, you’ll play an important role in supporting the business across a broad range of commercial legal matters. Working closely with senior legal leaders and key stakeholders, your day-to-day will include:
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Reviewing non-disclosure agreements, commercial contracts and other legal documentation.
- Supporting ongoing mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions.
- Supporting legal governance activities and internal compliance processes.
- Building effective working relationships with internal teams and external advisers.
- Assisting with legal due diligence activities and transaction documentation.
What we’d love to see from you:
- Qualified lawyer, solicitor or legal counsel admitted to practice by a recognised professional body.
- Successfully passed the relevant bar or professional qualification examinations.
- Experience in commercial transactions and/or intellectual property matters (desirable).
- Experience working with UK and/or US legal frameworks (desirable).
- Additional language skills, particularly French or German (desirable).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Interview Process:
We believe in an efficient but informative hiring process. We want to ensure you are empowered and know what to expect from each stage along the way. If you require any accommodations to support you through interviews, we hope you feel comfortable enough to let us know when you apply.
Here's what to expect:
Initial Screening Call with our People & Culture Partner (30 mins):
This will be a chat to check off some admin questions, talk about your experience and what you’re looking for! (Microsoft Teams)
1st Stage Interview (1 hour):
This interview will be with the Hiring Manager and People & Culture Partner. We will deep dive into your experience – think competency-based and skills-based questions! (Microsoft Teams)
2nd Stage Interview (1 hour):
Our final stage interview is with our CEO, COO and Hiring Manager. This chat is more about you and a chance for you to find out more about Team Reforged! (Onsite)
Get your application in early! Sometimes, we may have to close the role should it be extra popular!
