Ubisoft
Video Games
LegalCounsel
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“Legal Counsel at Ubisoft. Skills: Contract law, Legal advice, Risk management. Act as legal partner. Structure agreements”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented approach
Possible travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in contract law, Ability to communicate clearly, Autonomous, accountable, proactive, pragmatic approach, Strategic and analytical mindset, Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, Professional proficiency in French and English
Nice to Have
Curiosity and interest in video game franchises
What You'll Do.
Train teams on legal fundamentals
Empower teams on legal fundamentals
Work cross-functionally
Engage with stakeholders
Contribute to global projects
Manage pre-litigation situations
Coordinate with external counsel
Maintain monitoring of legal developments
Maintain monitoring of regulatory developments
Maintain monitoring of technological developments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Creative teams; Business teams; Cross-functional teams; International teams; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Composed communication; Structured communication
Full Job Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown! Within Vantage Studios in Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft, you will report to the Vice President, Legal Affairs of Vantage Studios and be dedicated to a portfolio of three franchises: Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. As a Legal Counsel , you will work in an international, creative, and constantly evolving environment, at the heart of issues related to game production and operations, combining operational responsibilities with strategic contribution. What you'll do: * Turn law into a creative lever: act as the legal partner for creative and business teams, from the initial idea of a game through to the operation and evolution of the franchise (production, live, diversification, new experiences) * Structure, negotiate, and secure a broad spectrum of agreements (services, licenses, distribution, partnerships), in both French and English, under international law, at the core of video game, content, media, and technology challenges * Provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice in a fast-paced and sometimes fluid environment, supporting teams in their decision-making * Train and empower Vantage Studios teams on legal fundamentals (IP, contracts, risk awareness), with a pedagogical and business-oriented approach * Work in a cross-functional and international manner, engaging with stakeholders at all seniority levels, and contributing to global projects (with possible travel between Montreal and Paris) * Contribute to the management of pre-litigation situations, in close coordination with external counsel, with an anticipatory and solution-oriente
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