Legal Counsel, Chillbase

What we want to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law plus a Master’s degree (LL.M. or equivalent) at minimum.

3–5 years of professional legal experience, preferably as in-house counsel in the IT or game development industry.

• Hands-on experience drafting a wide range of contracts.
• Basic knowledge of IP law.
• Excellent contract drafting skills in both Russian and English — must.
• Ability to work with technical teams (security, anti-cheat, development) and translate technical findings into legal action.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters.

What you will be doing:

• Contracts: Draft and negotiate publishing, licensing, vendor, and partnership agreements, NDAs, contractor agreements, marketing deals, and Terms of Service/EULAs.
• IP management: Review game content and creatives; protect trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets; handle IP filings, renewals, and disputes (incl. DMCA) across jurisdictions.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local and international law, including advertising and consumer protection regulations; advise on legal risks in game development and publishing; maintain player-facing policies (community guidelines, etc.).
• Office support: Assist with day-to-day documentation for overseas offices (leases, procurement, utilities, etc.).
• Disputes: Liaise with external counsel on complex matters; handle player complaints with the community manager.
• Other: Support the Head of Legal; train employees on IP, compliance, and confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Growth & development — join a fast-growing project with plenty of opportunities for professional and career growth, plus regular salary reviews based on performance.
• Real impact — we encourage internal promotions and provide opportunities to grow into roles with greater ownership and responsibility.
• Flexible schedule — a comfortable and flexible approach to work, with the option to take a day off without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Paid sick days — take the time you need to recover without losing income.
• Employee support — we’re there for our people when they face challenging life situations.
• Minimal bureaucracy — straightforward, transparent processes with no “process for the sake of process.”
• Flexible work format — work from one of our hubs or fully remotely.