Trademark Legal Advisor

Job Details 

Hours: Full Time 

Location: Fully remote. This opportunity is open to you if you can legally work in Malta.

Contract: Permanent 

At Play’n GO we enjoy a flexible freedom to shape our own days. Everyone we hire is unique and every role we fill has certain performance expectations. The day-to-day challenges of work and life will be unique to you but our commitment to helping you find a balance will never vary.  

From the GO 

At Play’n GO our purpose is to entertain. Our pleasure is in working with people ready to make a difference that lasts. We are pioneers. We were the first entertainment supplier to recognise the potential of gaming on the GO and create the innovative mobile games which supercharged our industry and inspired our name. Today, Play’n GO is the leading gaming entertainment supplier to casinos in regulated markets the world over. And we are still growing.  

With growth comes opportunity. This could be yours. Are you ready to help us face challenges and find solutions that get us both to the next level of excellence?  

What the role entails:

Some of the key responsibilities of our Trademark Legal Advisor will be: 

• Manage a trademark portfolio and will be responsible for all trademark, domain and copyright-related activities for multiple business segments, including training on trademark law, branding, risk assessments and clearances, prosecution in various territories, maintenance and enforcement, in a fast-paced environment.
• Actively manage the company’s trademarks, copyright and domains, in collaboration with external counsel and internal stakeholders, including maintaining the company’s trademarks, conducting trademark searches, and providing opinions regarding trademarks and copyright.
• Gain a solid understanding of Play’n GO’s intellectual property, products and businesses, goals and challenges, and successfully execute appropriate IP strategies, procedures to achieve those goals and minimise those challenges, as well as to protect, develop and maintain the worldwide intellectual property rights of Play’n GO.
• Willing work on the smallest and simplest tasks including administrative tasks, as well as the most complex, IP matters faced by Play’n GO.
• Manage and assist external counsel on trademark, copyright, domain and related matters litigation, including oppositions before various trademark offices.
• Review and manage outside counsel work to ensure the work, methodology, strategy and costs meet expectations.
• Trains members of the business in IP matters and best practices.
• Conduct searches and work on IP management tools.
• Draft and negotiates IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing or collaboration agreements).

What we ask of you:

• IP/TM lawyer with a minimum of 4 years PQE experience 
• We are looking for a qualified trademark practitioner in Malta or willing to relocate to Malta
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritise various duties and multitask as required
• We are looking for a team player that thrive in a dynamic environment. 
• We expect the candidate to be very passionate about what they do and to see this as more than just a job but also a passion.

What’s in it for you?  

If you feel great, you’ll do great. Our employees know that their package of benefits, activities, and initiatives are some of the most generous in the industry. From challenges to chill outs, the fun we share at play helps inspire excellence from the go.  

Apply now to find out more. It’s your best move. This opportunity will remain open until we meet the right candidate.  

GO for it. 

We believe the way forward relies on well-regulated gaming and player safety. Our commitment to this sets the standard for our industry.