Aghanim - Legal Counsel
Requirements
• Strong experience in commercial law, preferably in digital / tech / product companies. • Proven track record of leading contract negotiations end-to-end. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in external-facing roles. • Fluent English (written and spoken) with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently. • Ability to drive negotiations forward and close agreements, not just support them. • Pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. • Comfortable working in an international, cross-border environment. • Experience in gaming, fintech, SaaS, or digital platforms • Background in litigation or dispute resolution • Experience with international contracts and cross-border negotiations • Legal qualification (bar admission is a plus, but not required) • Experience managing complex, long-running negotiations • Success Metrics • Speed and quality of contract execution • Effectiveness of negotiation outcomes (risk vs business balance) • Quality and professionalism of partner communication • Internal stakeholder satisfaction • Improvements in legal processes and negotiation efficiency • Aghanim helps game developers achieve financial and creative independence by providing the solutions they need to launch, run, and grow their businesses.
Responsibilities
• 1. Contract Negotiation & External Communication • Lead contract negotiations with external partners and vendors from initial discussion to final execution. • Represent the company in partner communications, ensuring a professional, structured, and responsive negotiation process. • Drive discussions on commercial terms, legal clauses, and risk allocation. • Maintain strong follow-up discipline and proactively move negotiations forward. • Confidently defend the company’s interests while maintaining a constructive and professional tone. • 2. Deal Ownership & Execution • Take full ownership of agreements and ensure timely closure. • Identify risks, propose solutions, and align stakeholders to reach final decisions. • Structure agreements in a pragmatic, business-friendly way. • Act as a decision-maker in negotiations, not just a supporting function. • 3. Cross-functional Collaboration • Work closely with product, finance, and operations teams to align legal and business objectives. • Partner with the existing legal team member (focused on drafting and research). • Review drafts, define negotiation positions, and lead discussions with partners. • Over time, take ownership of the legal function, with the current lawyer as a direct report. • 4. Legal Advisory • 4. Legal Advisory • Provide practical legal guidance on digital business and partnership structures. • Support deal structuring across different jurisdictions. • Ensure consistency in negotiation approach and legal standards. • 5. Process & Negotiation Excellence • Improve internal legal workflows and negotiation practices. • Elevate the quality of partner-facing legal communication and overall service level. • Establish structured approaches to negotiation, follow-ups, and deal tracking.
Benefits
• World-class team – work alongside experienced professionals from around the globe who have built products used by millions of players • High growth, high impact – be part of a fast-growing company where ideas turn into products and reach customers in days, not months • Autonomy and ownership – we trust people to make decisions, take initiative, and drive results • Modern tools and technology – use AI, automation, and modern tools as part of your everyday work • Equity – participate in the company's growth and long-term success
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