SteelRose Legal
Senior Associate - Gaming, Technology & Commercial (4-7 PQE)
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Senior Associate - Gaming, Technology & Commercial (4-7 PQE)
Location
Hybrid (Remote Working & Office in Chancery Lane, London)
Working Hours
40 hours per week
Probation Period
6 months
Salary
Competitive
About SteelRose
SteelRose is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding Gaming, Technology & Commercial practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology companies, gaming and digital entertainment businesses, founders, investors and high-growth ventures on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
In addition to competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities, we may provide UK work sponsorship to exceptional candidates who demonstrate alignment with our firm's vision and values.
Qualifications / Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 4-7 years' PQE in Commercial, Technology and/or Corporate Law
- Strong experience advising technology, gaming, digital media, entertainment or other high-growth businesses
- Experience managing client relationships and leading matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or strategic transactions is advantageous
- Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and trainees
Required Skills
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities
- Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice
- Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership and mentoring skills, with confidence supervising junior team members
- Genuine interest in technology, gaming, digital entertainment and emerging business models
Primary Responsibilities
Advisory, Transactions & Commercial Matters
- Advise technology, gaming and digital entertainment businesses on commercial, regulatory and strategic matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial, technology and intellectual property agreements, including licensing, SaaS, development, platform and strategic partnership agreements
- Advise clients on regulatory and licensing frameworks relevant to technology, gaming and digital businesses
- Lead and support mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions
- Manage transaction processes, due diligence exercises and deal workstreams
- Advise founders, operators and investors on governance, growth strategies and international expansion
- Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-focused recommendations
- Support clients with intellectual property commercialisation, product launches and strategic business initiatives
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Client & Team Management
- Act as a principal point of contact for clients, understanding their commercial objectives and delivering tailored advice
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their commercial objectives and delivering tailored advice
- Oversee junior lawyers and trainees, providing guidance, feedback and support
- Contribute to internal know-how, training and process improvement initiatives
Firm Development
- Participate in business development initiatives, networking and thought leadership opportunities
- Support the firm's strategic growth within the Gaming, Technology & Commercial sector
- Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the practice
Client Types
- Technology companies, gaming and digital entertainment businesses, digital platforms, start-ups, scale-ups, founder-led businesses and investors.
SteelRose is a young and ambitious firm with a dynamic and rapidly growing Gaming, Technology & Commercial practice, offering significant opportunities for progression and meaningful responsibility.
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