About us:

This globally recognised digital entertainment company is a leader in developing and publishing engaging games for a vast international audience. With millions of daily users across multiple platforms, the organisation operates at scale in a highly dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. Its continued growth is driven by innovation, strong product development, and a deep understanding of player engagement across global markets.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel, Product & Regulatory to join a high-impact legal team operating at the forefront of the gaming and digital regulatory landscape. Acting as a key advisor to product and operations teams globally, this role will combine regulatory intelligence with hands-on legal support, ensuring the business can innovate confidently while navigating complex and rapidly evolving legal frameworks.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead regulatory advisory across global markets, tracking and interpreting developments in mobile gaming, including loot boxes, virtual currencies, and consumer protection frameworks
• Provide strategic guidance on major regulatory regimes including the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), EU AI Act, and UK Online Safety Act
• Advise on trust and safety requirements, including content moderation, duty of care, and protections for younger users
• Develop and lead the organisation’s approach to global age assurance and verification requirements
• Support product and operations teams throughout the product lifecycle, advising on monetisation models, in-game features, and advertising frameworks
• Provide legal input on AI-driven features, personalisation, and data usage in collaboration with privacy specialists
• Advise on intellectual property strategy, including clearance, licensing, enforcement, and infringement risk
• Support commercial agreements with IP implications, including co-development and licensing arrangements
• Develop scalable legal guidance, playbooks, and training for non-legal stakeholders
• Monitor regulatory enforcement trends and ensure early visibility of risks and opportunities
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and external counsel where required
• Mentor junior team members and manage external legal advisors

About you:

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years post-qualification experience, including strong in-house exposure
• Demonstrable experience advising within mobile gaming or consumer-facing digital product environments
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks impacting digital platforms and gaming
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Confident working at pace, providing clear and pragmatic advice in evolving regulatory contexts
• Solid grounding in intellectual property law as it applies to digital content and games
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of gaming, technology, and regulation
• Exposure to complex, global legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Career progression within a rapidly growing, international business
• Flexible and supportive working culture

How to Apply:

For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.com