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People Can Fly

Legal Counsel (General & Employment)

Warszawa , Poland
full-time On-site

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Provide practical legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on corporate governance, employment law, and supporting internal operations at People Can Fly.

We are looking for a fully independent Legal Counsel - Generalist with employment law know-how, who will provide practical, business focused advice to every People Can Fly studio in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US and Canada. Your remit spans the legal and operational issues that keep the People Can Fly running smoothly day to day: handling general corporate governance, drafting and negotiating civil law contracts with external suppliers and service providers, guiding HR on recruitment and employment matters.

In your work you should bring open mind, solid legal knowledge, a strong work ethic and a full dedication. You should have the ability to cooperate with team members, to work with the teams across the organization as well as to operate independently. You should like developing, think logically and, occasionally, work well under pressure. Also, you should have good written, oral communication, and organizational skills.

What You’ll Do:

  • Draft and review a range of legal documents (such as commercial terms and contracts, corporate documents, letters/statements in court and administrative proceedings, internal procedures and policies, ongoing correspondence etc.).
  • Prepare and provide advice and legal drafting on company law matters for companies group members.
  • Cooperate with internal stakeholders to provide support for internal organization and daily functioning of the group, including financing, insurance; business contracts with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Draft, review and negotiate the full range of HR documentation: offers, employment and B2B contracts, settlements, terminations, internal regulations, policies and day-to-day correspondence.
  • Advise HR and Recruitment (in Poland and abroad) on recruitment, relocations, benefits, incentive plans and employee relations.
  • Verify and ensure compliance of legal documentation with internal policies, procedures and legal requirements.
  • Analyze business and legal conditions and the associated risks.
  • Prepare legal analysis and research for the needs of ongoing projects.
  • Monitor changes in the law applicable to the Group's activities and organization
  • Support other members of the Legal Team in their ongoing projects and tasks. Cooperate with members of other teams to identify, analyze and deliver the required legal support for the organization. Participate in internal team meetings as well as meetings with external contractors, as needed.
  • Coordinate and oversee external legal counsels in multiple jurisdictions when needed.
  • Master’s degree in law and attorney-at-law or advocate status.
  • 6+ years of combined experience in corporate/commercial and employment law (international law firm and/or in-house in an international organization preferred).
  • Working knowledge of civil, corporate and employment law.
  • Willingness to provide legal support for matters for internal organization and daily functioning of the group, including business contracts with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Legal drafting skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
  • Advanced English (both written and spoken). Everyday work in English is expected.
  • Proven ability to work independently under time pressure, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in the video game and technology industry as well as being a gamer yourself will be an advantage, but is not necessary

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 you have unlimited access to.
  • In-company Polish and English language classes.
  • Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • 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.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working hours.
  • Free Meals & Snacks: Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
  • Health Insurance: Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
  • Creative team environment: Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
People Can Fly

People Can Fly, un des principaux studios indépendants de développement de jeux AAA, est composé d’une équipe internationale de centaines de personnes talentueuses travaillant depuis des bureaux situés en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, aux États-Unis et au Canada, mais aussi de partout dans le monde grâce à nos programmes de télétravail.Fondée en 2002, PCF a marqué le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres comme Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment et Outriders. Nous sommes l’un des studios Unreal Engine les plus expérimentés de l’industrie et nous renforçons nos capacités au moyen de solutions internes, à savoir l’infrastructure PCF Framework.Nos équipes de création travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres passionnants : Gemini est notre nouveau projet mené en collaboration avec Square Enix; Maverick est un jeu AAA développé en collaboration avec Microsoft; Bifrost, Victoria et Dagger sont des projets que nous réalisons selon un modèle d’auto-édition. Nous avons également un projet en phase de conception : Red; ainsi que deux projets en technologie de réalité virtuelle : Green Hell VR et Bulletstorm VR, qui est une captivante version en RV de notre jeu de tir culte.Forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience, PCF se lance à la découverte de nouveaux horizons. Nous avons pour but de combiner notre expertise avec la créativité des meilleurs visionnaires de l’industrie afin de travailler collectivement à la nouvelle génération de jeux d’action destinés à la communauté mondiale de joueurs.Si vous choisissez d’entreprendre cette aventure avec nous, vous aurez l’occasion de perfectionner votre art et d’approfondir vos connaissances, en travaillant aux côtés de chefs de file de l’industrie pour offrir une expérience unique et toute nouvelle aux joueurs du monde entier.Le Projet Maverick est un jeu AAA non annoncé développé avec Microsoft. Le développement du jeu est effectué par nos équipes européennes et nord-américaines.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, Ireland, 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 the 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 to bring a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.Project Maverick is an unannounced AAA game developed with Microsoft. Game development is done by our European and North American teams.

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