Legal Counsel - Publishing & Partnerships

About the Position

Legal Counsel - Publishing & Partnerships

Paris, France - Office-based

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About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

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Responsibilities

Within the Legal Department, you will join the team responsible for the strategic partnerships supporting the distribution of our games, including partnerships with major digital and technology platforms and console manufacturers, and contribute to the implementation of Ubisoft’s publishing strategy. You will work closely with the “Global Publishing” operational teams worldwide.

Contributing to Commercial Transactions and Strategic Negotiations:

• Participate in strategic negotiations with the Publishing and Sales teams concerning key business, distribution, and co-marketing partnerships for our games.
• Independently draft and negotiate distribution agreements with console manufacturers, major digital and technology platforms, streaming/cloud platforms providers, and other partners for the distribution of our games across console, PC, mobile, and VR.
• Work closely with all relevant stakeholders (Business, Sales, Finance, Corporate, Data, Marketing) to ensure all relevant considerations are addressed throughout these negotiations.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of agreements and advise operational teams worldwide on their interpretation and application, as well as other day-to-day matters concerning the digital and physical distribution of our games.
• On an ad hoc basis, support other transactional or corporate matters.

Providing Broader Operational Advice:

• Advise operational teams on competition law matters and market practices arising from distribution, commercial negotiations, and partnerships.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice on a broad range of day-to-day operational matters in an international environment and coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders and legal specialists on cross-functional and multi-jurisdictional issues.

Developing Your Expertise in New Technologies and Evolving Distribution Methods:

• Monitor technological, market, and legal developments relating to the video game industry, including content distribution, and translate relevant developments into practical guidance for internal teams.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the legal implications of evolving distribution models and technologies and recommend practical adaptations to our contracts and distribution models.

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Requirements

• Relevant experience in commercial transactions, business law, and/or intellectual property gained in a law firm and/or in-house, within an international environment.
• Solid experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally with major digital players or technology companies.
• Fluent in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills. French would be an asset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and able to manage multiple matters and negotiations simultaneously.

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We Offer

Ubisoft's perks:

💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.

👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.

📍 Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

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About the Company

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

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Recruitment Process

1. [30 minutes]: Phone call with a recruiter
2. [60 minutes]: Interview with the manager of the role and a recruiter
3. [45 minutes]: Interview with n+2 and n+3

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Additional Information

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