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Ubisoft

Global video game developer and publisher

Legal Counsel - Publishing & Partnerships

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Relevant experience in commercial transactions, business law, and/or intellectual property, gained in a law firm and/or in-house in an international environment.
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally with major digital platforms or technology companies.
  • Ability to quickly identify key legal and business issues within large volumes of information.
  • Ability to understand broader implications of complex deals and partnerships and manage matters with appropriate autonomy.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and negotiations in parallel in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in strategic negotiations with Publishing and Sales teams concerning key commercial, distribution, and co-marketing partnerships for games.
  • Independently draft and negotiate distribution agreements with console manufacturers, major digital and technology platforms, streaming and cloud platform providers, and other partners for distribution of games on console, PC, mobile, and VR.
  • Collaborate with Business, Sales, Finance, Corporate, Data, and Marketing stakeholders to address relevant issues during negotiations.
  • Support implementation and ongoing management of contracts, advising global operational teams on interpretation and application, as well as other matters related to digital and physical game distribution.
  • Occasionally assist with other transactional or corporate matters.
  • Advise operational teams on competition law and market practices related to distribution, commercial negotiations, and partnerships.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented advice on operational matters in an international environment and coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders and legal specialists on cross-functional and multi-jurisdictional issues.
  • Monitor technological, market, and legal developments in the video game industry, particularly content distribution, and translate them into practical recommendations for internal teams.
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the legal implications of evolving distribution models and technologies, and recommend practical adaptations to contracts and distribution models.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French.

About the Company

Ubisoft

Global video game developer and publisher

Ubisoft is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, creating, marketing, and selling video games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Its products run as traditional paid games, in-game purchases, and subscription services, and are supported by major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Games are built to run across platforms with optional in-game purchases and ongoing services, and Ubisoft also develops its own tech, like Ubisoft Scalar, to streamline game development and enhance player experiences. The company differentiates itself through its large portfolio of enduring franchises, its in-house technology investments, and its active support for esports, community building, accessibility, and inclusion. Ubisoft’s goal is to deliver engaging interactive experiences at scale, grow its global gaming ecosystem, and maintain leadership in game development and publishing while expanding services and accessibility for a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreuil, France
Founded
1986

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