GW is hiring more copyright and trademark lawyers to bolster its legal team and crack down further on IP and licensing.
Games Workshop is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen its legal team and focus on intellectual property law and licensing. The new hire will work remotely and lead licensing deals, offer advice on contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters and help maintain Games Workshop’s control over its IP. This is also a work-from-home position, so you don’t have to go to Nottingham all the time.
GW Hiring More Members For Their Legal Team
From the sounds of the description, the new hire will lead licensing deals, help keep the IP in GW’s control, and report to the head of the legal team.
Let’s check out the job details.
It’s exciting times here at Games Workshop and we are looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in Intellectual Property law and licensing (specifically copyright and trademark law) to sit within the legal team. Reporting into the Head of Legal and Compliance you will join a fast-paced team, leading on and negotiating a wide range of Intellectual Property Licences, and providing advice to the business on both contentious and non-contentious Intellectual Property matters whilst taking into consideration the interests of individual departments and Games Workshop as a whole.
We are looking for someone that is comfortable working autonomously, whilst also showing the initiative to work collaboratively and support other members of the team on points of escalation and managing a team member.
You will ensure that we remove any unnecessary overheads to Games Workshop with the provision of legal support to the business, ensuring that you excel in Copyright and Trademark Law. You will be adept at advising on industry standard practices for all branding and media projects, instructing external counsels (often in foreign jurisdictions) and maintaining a portfolio of legal advice.
With advanced skills in building sustainable relationships you will work collaboratively across all areas of the business including the Brand Protection Team and Archiving Department to achieve Games Workshop’s strategic goals, whilst ensuring you are abreast of IP legislative changes and providing advice to the business in relation to the same.
This sounds like they are hiring more people but might also be replacing someone who is existing on the team.
How to Apply
- To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
- Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.
- Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on 10th March 2024
- The position offers flexibility to work at home
Working at GW
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
So, if you are passionate about the game and have the necessary skills and experience, this might be your chance to help Games Workshop move its deals forward.
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