Provide legal support for Rovio's technology and games business, advise on legal matters, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with regulations.
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We're on the lookout for a friendly and energetic Legal Counsel to join our team in Espoo for a minimum of one year fixed-term period. You'll be a vital part of our legal crew, working closely with other team members and our DPO to provide comprehensive legal support across Rovio's central technology and games business. This means you'll be advising senior leadership, collaborating with internal teams, and helping us navigate the world of game industry regulations, all while crafting joy for millions of players. As Legal Counsel you get to work with various talented teams at Rovio, and get an opportunity to grow professionally in a global environment that crafts joy for living.
You will have impact and fun at work by:
- Supporting senior management and internal teams on a variety of legal matters, from game development and publishing to data privacy and marketing.
- Crafting and negotiating agreements with our amazing partners and vendors.
- Collaborating with SEGA's legal functions to ensure our legal and compliance frameworks are aligned.
- Staying curious about regulatory developments in the games industry and sharing your understanding with our internal stakeholders.
- Helping us manage legal risks by creating and implementing clear policies and procedures.
- Sharing your knowledge and training internal stakeholders on important legal topics.
Experience and skills we are looking for:
- You have a graduate degree in law.
- You're experienced in the technology or entertainment industry, with a good understanding of data privacy matters.
- You have a proven track record in managing legal risks and creating effective policies.
- You're a skilled negotiator and excellent at drafting contracts.
- You communicate wonderfully, both in writing and speaking, with excellent proficiency in English.
It would be nice if you also have the following skills:
- An understanding of the mobile games or apps business.
- An understanding and interest in various AI tools and practices.
- Written and oral proficiency in Finnish.
Rovio doesn't provide relocation support for this position.
We encourage you to apply soon as we'll be moving forward with the recruitment process by jumping on a mediocre speedboat. :)
We look forward to speaking to you!
We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.
At Rovio, we are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or conditions in our working environment and job application procedures. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. If you have any questions before applying, please write to us at [email protected].
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