Werkstudent - Legal

Summary

Join DECA Games as a Legal Working Student (Werkstudent) and support our in-house Legal Counsel. This remote position, open to candidates in Germany, offers hands-on legal experience in the gaming industry. You will conduct contract reviews, perform legal research, assist with contract management, review player-facing documents, monitor legal updates, and participate in marketing material reviews. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a European law program, preferably in Germany, and possesses strong legal research and analytical skills. Excellent English communication is essential, and additional language skills are a plus. DECA offers a remote-first setup with flexible hours, a friendly international team culture, online language classes, and a multicultural work environment.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a law program in Europe, preferably in Germany, ideally in your 6th semester
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to understand and summarize complex legal topics
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken — English is our primary working language
• High level of attention to detail, reliability, and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting, with proactive communication and strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary review of contracts such as NDAs, service agreements, and licensing terms
• Perform legal research on topics including intellectual property, consumer protection, GDPR/data privacy, and digital law relevant to the gaming industry
• Assist with contract management, including organizing templates, tracking signatures, and maintaining the contract database
• Help review terms of service, privacy policies, and other player-facing legal documents
• Monitor and report on legal and regulatory updates that may affect Deca’s operations across various jurisdictions
• Participate in the review of marketing and user acquisition materials for legal compliance (e.g. ad guidelines, disclosures)
• Take on ad hoc tasks and projects as needed by the Legal Counsel — no two weeks are exactly the same!

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior working experience in a legal, business, or tech environment is a plus
• German and/or Chinese language skills are a plus

Benefits

• A remote-first setup with flexible working hours to suit your academic schedule
• A friendly, open, and international team culture in the ever-evolving gaming industry
• Online language classes: English, German, French, Spanish etc
• Working in a multicultural environment with people from over 30 different countries
• Flat hierarchies with an open-door policy