ABOUT YOU

Xsolla is an international IT company that offers a number of services for video games. We create solutions for developers that help to integrate payments, attract users, and publish games all over the world. We also provide round-the-clock technical support. We are trusted by such giants as Twitch, Valve, Epic Games, Take2 and many more.

Now we are looking for an experienced lawyer whose responsibilities will include creating legal documents for new business strategies and the legal techniques related to the implementation of new business ideas. Fluent knowledge of English is required at this position. If you are ready to face new challenges and you want to grow as specialist in the video game industry - this vacancy is right for you.

ABOUT US

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla as the merchant of record to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

Responsibilities:

Consult business on the legal issues and implications of potential business decisions, initiatives and payment strategies, providing legal advice strategies and solutions for general business and legal issues

Maintaining current knowledge on laws and regulations around payment services and digital innovation such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain, NFT and decentralized finance (DeFi), including PSD2, EMI/PI licensing, AMLD/AML-CFT, MiCA), and other applicable national regimes

Identify, summarize, and analyze the impact of new and proposed applicable rules and regulations to business decisions and current strategies

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other documentation for new business ideas

Working closely with business and technology teams to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings

Manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Provide other legal services and advice to the company as needed

Qualification and Skills:

English language (for non-US candidates) (Advanced/C1 or higher)

Minimum 5 years legal experience

Comfortable working with modern collaboration tools including Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Slack, Figma, and similar platforms; able to adapt quickly to new tools as needed.

Knowledge of general corporate law, financial services law and regulation (incl. e-money institution (EMI) and payment institution (PI) licensing, PSD2, AMLD/AML-CFT regulations, and GDPR)

Excellent legal research, oral and written communication skills

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize, and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment

Interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, including familiarity with MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) and an eagerness to learn more about the industry

Nice to Have:

Experience in the crypto industry and (or) gaming industry

Being familiar with payment systems and how they function

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