Company Description
Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six to 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!
Job Description
Within Vantage Studios in Montreal, a Ubisoft subsidiary, you will report to the Vice President, Legal Affairs of Vantage Studios and be dedicated to the portfolio of three franchises: Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. As a Legal Counsel, you will evolve in an international, creative, and constantly evolving environment, at the heart of issues related to game production and exploitation, combining operational responsibilities and strategic contribution.
What you will do:
- Transform law into a creative lever: be the legal partner for creative and business teams, from the initial game concept through exploitation and franchise evolution (production, live, diversification, new experiences)
- Structure, negotiate, and secure a broad spectrum of agreements (services, licenses, distribution, partnerships), in French and English, in international law, at the heart of video game, content, media, and technology issues
- Provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice in a fast-paced and sometimes changing environment, supporting decision-making by teams
- 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, with stakeholders at all levels of seniority, and contribute to global projects (with possible travel between Montreal and Paris)
- Contribute to managing pre-contentious situations, in close coordination with external counsel, with an anticipatory and solution-oriented approach
- Ensure active monitoring of legal, regulatory, and technological developments that may impact Ubisoft and the video game industry
Qualifications
What you bring to the team
- Mastery of contract law in environments related to media, entertainment, technology, or video games
- Ability to communicate in a clear, calm, and structured manner with senior stakeholders
- Autonomous, responsible, proactive, and pragmatic approach to case management
- Strategic and analytical mindset, with a strong sense of priorities and solution-oriented, adaptable to change
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with ease working in collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
- Curiosity and interest in video game franchises, their genres and production dynamics, as well as the competitive video game ecosystem
- Professional ability to work in French and English
What you need to send us
- Your CV highlighting your relevant experience and skills
- Any materials illustrating your legal practice (examples of cases, projects, or achievements, if applicable)