Job Description

ZeptoLab is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support across a wide range of commercial, operational, product, compliance and business matters, including animation licensing and production matters. The role works across the group of companies and partners closely with business teams on contracts, compliance and key operational initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (license, vendor, service, SaaS, publishing, marketing, platform agreements)
• Support internal teams (procurement, finance, product, marketing, operations) on day-to-day contractual matters
• Track key contract terms, deadlines, renewals, and obligations
• Support privacy and data protection matters, including reviewing data processing arrangements
• Identify, assess, and escalate legal and compliance risks across the business
• Review consumer-facing content, communications, and operational materials
• Provide legal input on product launches, campaigns, promotions, and partnerships
• Support the review of new tools, vendors, and business initiatives
• Contribute to internal legal awareness and training initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Experience in commercial contracts and general in-house legal support (2+ years of experience)
• Experience in compliance and mobile game development business environments is desirable
• Strong drafting, review and negotiation skills
• Practical, business-oriented and able to manage a varied workload
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and judgment
• Able to work independently while recognising when escalation is required
• Fluency in both English and Russian would be considered an advantage

Why this role is interesting

• This is a unique opportunity to contribute across mobile game development and publishing as well as animation licensing and production
• Working within a small team, the role offers significant ownership and the chance to directly shape day-to-day decisions, workflows, and processes

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