Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios
with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from
offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world
thanks to our remote work programs.
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 one of
the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are
expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is
our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game
developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and
Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have
one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR
technology – Green Hell VR and Bulletstorm VR - an exciting VR version of our
cult-classic shooter.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim
to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking
talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games
for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect
your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the
industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Job Description
The position
The Publishing Intellectual Property Counsel will be responsible for providing
legal guidance and support for intellectual property matters related to video
game development, publishing, and distribution.
As the Publishing IP Counsel you will be responsible for providing practical,
business oriented and comprehensive advice and research to assist our Irish
self-publishing operations, our Polish based Warsaw Stock Exchange listed
company as well as all other Group companies on a range of legal and business
intellectual property related matters, with a strong emphasis on self-
publishing, development under the work-for-hire model advice, as well as
copyright advice, marketing advice, and software compliance advice. You will
also liaise with our external legal counsels in foreign jurisdictions such as
Poland, US, UK, Canada and Ireland.
You will work directly with the CEO, General Counsel and the People Can Fly
Legal Team located in Warsaw, Poland.
You should bring a high level of a business view, initiative and a strong work
ethic. We are looking for a person with the ability to work across-borders
with various teams across the organization with a solid and comprehensive
experience in in-house video game counseling.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide legal guidance on intellectual property matters related to video
game development, publishing, and distribution, including trademark,
copyright, trade secrets, and licensing agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate publishing and development agreements,
licensing agreements, content acquisition agreements, distribution
contracts with first parties and other intellectual property-related
contracts
Draft, review and negotiate a range of complex technology transaction and
other IP related commercial terms and agreements
Assist CEO and the General Counsel in negotiations of the same
Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal
processes in People Can Fly Group
Conduct legal research and analysis on intellectual property issues and
provide recommendations on strategies for protecting the Group's
intellectual property assets
Work closely with game development teams to identify and address potential
intellectual property issues during the game development process; assist
development teams with copyright clearances
Manage and enforce the Group's intellectual property rights, including
monitoring for potential infringement and taking appropriate legal action
when necessary
Collaborate with external counsel as needed to manage and resolve complex
intellectual property matters
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on intellectual property-
related matters to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Stay up-to-date on changes in intellectual property law and industry
trends to inform strategic decision-making
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience,
preferably as an in-house video game industry counsel, with proven
administrative skills
Proven competence in IP, including video game and technology, legal and
business environment with practical knowledge of the operations of large
video game organization operating in a multi-jurisdictional environment
Experience drafting and negotiating complex intellectual property-related
contracts
Knowledge of consumer and digital services laws will be an added advantage
Strong knowledge of trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and licensing law
in various jurisdictions worldwide, including copyright and trademark
registrations and prosecution as well as management of copyright and
trademark portfolio
Knowledge on music licensing process
Solid experience in applying knowledge of legal analysis and principles to
deliver full scope of strategic legal advisory services in line with
People Can Fly's strategy, needs/situation
Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments as well
as part of a multicultural team
Working experience at the management levels
Experience in managing complex projects
Ability to drive change and to be flexible, open minded with integrity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify
and address potential legal issues proactively
Additional Information
What we offer:
Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members.
Gympass.
Flexible working hours.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work culture. PCF is an equal
opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity,
ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital
status or any legally protected status.