Company Description:
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA game development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as remotely across the globe. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are an experienced Unreal Engine studio developing multiple titles and exploring new platforms and experiences.
Position:
Legal Counsel (General, Corporate & Securities)
Location:
Warsaw (On-site/Hybrid)
Employment type:
Full-time
Job Overview:
We are looking for a generalist lawyer specialized in securities and corporate laws to provide practical and comprehensive legal advice and research to assist our Polish-based Warsaw Stock Exchange listed company and other People Can Fly group members (Poland and other jurisdictions such as UK, Ireland, US and Canada). The role focuses on corporate governance matters and securities law compliance, and may also include work on business contracts, financing contracts (credits, loans, leasing), insurance, and, to a lesser extent, online services, privacy and data processing.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and provide advice and legal drafting on company law matters for each member of the Group (e.g. draft resolutions, meeting minutes, documents to keep company records up to date), using external advisers where necessary.
- Provide advice to public listed companies regarding securities law, including ad-hoc and inside reporting, disclosure/compliance for Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly Reports, corporate governance and duties of managers, and WSE rules, using external advisers where necessary.
- Observe and comply with all MAR related obligations.
- Draft and review a range of legal documents (commercial terms and contracts, financing, insurance, supplier/service provider contracts, corporate documents, letters/statements in court and administrative proceedings, internal procedures and policies, correspondence).
- Analyze business and legal conditions and associated risks.
- Monitor changes in law applicable to the Group's activities and organization.
- Verify compliance of legal documentation with internal policies, procedures and legal requirements.
- Support other members of the Legal Team and cooperate with teams across the organization; participate in internal meetings and meetings with external contractors as needed.
- Cooperate with external legal advisors (Polish and other jurisdictions) on entrusted matters as needed.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in law and attorney-at-law or advocate status.
- 6+ years of practicing general corporate, securities and business law, preferably in-house in a multi-jurisdiction organization or in an international law firm.
- Working knowledge and experience providing legal services related to corporate and securities laws, including experience advising on MAR related obligations.
- Willingness to provide legal support for internal organization and daily functioning of the group, including financing, insurance, and business contracts with external suppliers and service providers.
- Knowledge of data protection, consumer and digital services laws is an advantage.
- Legal drafting skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a multicultural team.
- Demonstrated communication, team building, interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced English (written and spoken); everyday work in English is expected.
- Experience in the video game and technology industry and being a gamer is an advantage but not required.
What we offer:
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
- Free library with a wide range of games and books with unlimited access.
- In-company Polish and English language classes.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included for members and dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with passionate people.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected status.