About the Position

Senior Legal Counsel - Product

Paris, France - Office-based

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!

Responsibilities

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the dedicated day-to-day legal partner for Creative House 4 (CH4), while remaining fully embedded in the centralized HQ Legal Department. Your role will involve:

Serving as the primary legal point of contact for Creative House 4
Providing day-to-day advice across IP use, protection and enforcement coordination; marketing, promotional and community campaigns; talent/influencer deals and endorsements; licensing and brand partnerships; music, image rights and content clearances; and advertising
Attending CH4 leadership and operating meetings, ensuring early legal involvement in key initiatives
Developing deep expertise in CH4’s franchises, brand positioning and commercial roadmap
Identifying recurring issues and proposing structural fixes
Keeping your Legal colleagues informed of upcoming campaigns, product beats, new business models and emerging risks
Translating HQ policies and risk into practical guidance for CH4 teams
Driving adoption of best practices, templates and process improvements

Requirements

At least 5 years of legal experience, with strong grounding in IP, media/marketing and commercial contracting
Industry experience and personal interest in entertainment, gaming, tech or digital content strongly preferred
Comfortable communicating with high-seniority stakeholders across a diverse, multicultural franchise portfolio

Skills and knowledge

IP: copyright, trademarks, licensing, brand governance
Marketing/advertising and promotional compliance
Talent, influencer, image rights
Commercial agreements, partnerships and licensing structures
Coordinating advice worldwide with internal and external stakeholders
Fluent English is a must and French would be strongly appreciated.

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.

Recruitment Process

[30 minutes]: phone call with a recruiter
[60 minutes]: interview with the manager of the role and a recruiter
[45 minutes]: interview with our Chief Legal Officer

Additional Information

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.

Senior Legal Counsel - Product

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