Sporty Group is hiring a
Intellectual Property Counsel

Summary

The job is for an Intellectual Property Counsel at Sporty Group, responsible for managing and protecting intellectual property assets, providing legal advice, drafting contracts, developing IP strategies, and ensuring compliance with local and international IP laws. The candidate should have a background in Intellectual Property law, particularly within the digital sports, gaming, media or other tech-driven sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Law with minimum 5 years PQE as an IP lawyer
• Qualified to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction
• Native fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
• Demonstrated experience in managing global IP portfolios and handling IP litigation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all IP related matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to IP
• Develop and implement comprehensive intellectual property strategies
• Advise on the creation, acquisition, use, and enforcement of IP assets
• Manage the company’s global IP portfolio
• Ensure compliance with local and international IP laws and regulations
• Identify and mitigate risks related to IP infringement
• Collaborate closely with the product development, marketing, and IT teams
• Manage IP related litigation and handle IP disputes

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for sports and/or gaming

Benefits

• Quarterly and flash bonuses
• Flexible working hours
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Education allowance
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual Global and Team company retreats
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation
• Payment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system
• Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful
• Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members