Legal Counsel, Riot Games
EMEA, Employment Law, 10 Months Contract
Player-focused game development platform
Posted today
Player-focused game development platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the most player-focused game company in the world.
Role
Who you are
- University degree and legal qualification with the ability to practice law in at least one country in the EU / UK region
- 6+ years post qualification legal experience advising on employment law matters
- Fluency in English
- Good understanding and previous experience advising in employment law in at least one country in the EU/UK region
Desirable
- Preferably a mix of corporate law firm and in-house experience
- Multinational internet, technology or gaming industry background
- Solid understanding of EU and UK employment law
What the job involves
- As Fixed Term Legal Counsel EMEA (Employment), reporting to the VP, Legal Counsel, you'll support the EMEA business with a strong focus on employment law, from advice and counsel for the business to litigation support
- You'll help the team keep its finger on the pulse of the changing legal landscape, and help Riot navigate any potential landmines across many of Riot's jurisdictions
- This contract is a fixed-purpose contract to cover a period of maternity leave
- We are looking for an experienced lawyer to be the lead Employment lawyer for our business region
- You will advise our business and talent teams on legal and strategic issues
- This role will be based in Ireland and will require a minimum of three days in the office
- Provide general support to Riot's talent team, employment law team and key business stakeholders on multiple employment-related matters including performance management, disciplinary processes, hiring and termination, internal investigations, company policies, company training, recruiting practices, compensation practices, contingent workforce, and other employee relations matters
- Working closely with senior leaders and business teams to provide advice on international employment matters and regulations, working across multiple jurisdictions and cross-functionally with business teams to implement policies, and handling a variety of employment related legal disputes and inquiries
- Keep up to date with developments in employment laws affecting our employees in a variety of locations and assist in implementing compliance with the same
- Contribute to general commercial legal matters and transactions where required
- Collaboration with teams across EMEA, Australia and the US
Our take
Riot Games has grown into one of the world’s most prominent online and mobile game developers, due in large part to the success of its 2009 flagship title League of Legends which hosts just under seventy million users every month.
Riot is riding the wave of online gaming growth, having made a well timed switch from PC-only into mobile-based gaming, as capitalising on the rising popularity of esports, with the League of Legends World Championships one of the most watched events in the space.
However, adding further titles to its resume will be key to building on its success, as League of Legends was its only offering for the best part of a decade. Since being acquired by Chinese tech giant Tencent in 2011, the company has grown significantly in Asian markets, opening its Shanghai Game Studio in 2021 and expanding its China Game Studio Group in 2022. These two hubs will help Riot Games make further inroads in a country where PC gaming is already huge and continues to grow.
Regardless of League of Legends' success both online and in live arenas, the company nevertheless experienced a round of layoffs internationally that amounted to 11% of its workforce. Pair that with legal troubles in 2024 concerning the company’s partnership with now bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, and Riot Games appears to be in a period of transition. Thanks to the strength of its gaming products, however, Riot will no doubt maintain a comfortable position within the gaming world.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2009
$8m
SERIES C
Jul 2008
$7m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $15m
Company benefits
- We offer medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
- Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage are also available
- Riot will support your retirement benefits with a company match, and double down on your donations of time and money to non-profit charitable organizations
- Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off, and a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your personal relationship with games
Company HQ
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Brandon Beck
(Co-Chairman)Having studied at the University of Southern California, they worked as a Management Consultant at Bain & Company. they left this role in September 2006 to co-found Riot Games, where they served initially as co-CEO.
Marc Merrill
(Co-Chairman)After a degree at the University of Southern California, they worked as a U.S. Bank Analyst and a Manager of Advanstar Communications. They co-founded Riot Games with Brandon in September 2006, alongside being a Principal of NaHCo3 since 2016.
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