Law Intern - Bar of Quebec

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!

At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.

This opportunity is available from our Montreal office only.

Behaviour is looking for a full-time law intern (Bar of Quebec) for a 6 months internship. If you are known for your analytic capacities,  you love working in a dynamic and collaborative environment where tasks are varied and changing, we’d love to talk to you!

The chosen candidate will work under the Legal Counsel and will receive guidance to achieve the necessary autonomy to practice law, while discovering the day to day of in-house counsel.

Are you game? 🎮

To be considered for this internship, you must:

·Send us your resume and a cover letter;

·Be able to work 37,5 hours/week for 6 months starting early 2025 (Flexible starting date depending on requirements from the Bar of Québec);

·Be eligible to work FULL TIME in Canada in Montréal at the time of your application.

Why join Behaviour for your internship?

·Flexible work policy,

·Free delicious lunches made by our chef at the Montreal office’s BEstro 👨‍🍳;

·250$ BEHappy expense reimbursement to buy whatever makes you... Happy ! ;

·A chance to grow your skills.

In this role you will:

• Assist the legal team in the analysis of contract law, intellectual property, consumer law and privacy issues, and conduct related legal research;
• Assist the legal team in drafting and reviewing legal documents (confidentiality agreements, software licenses, supplier contracts, demand letters, authorization forms, various letters, etc.);
• Support the legal team in the management and protection of the trademark and copyright portfolio (including copyright filings,clearance searches and preparation of proofs of trademark use);
• Assist the legal team in supporting operational and corporate teams on special projects, and perform any other related tasks.

Areas of law

• Contract law
• Intellectual property law
• Protection of personal information
• General civil law
• Business
• Other

What we’re looking for :

• Bachelor of Law degree
• Having successfully completed the Bar Of Quebec exam and be eligible for the Bar’s internship;
• Excellent skills in French and English, both written and spoken (most of the contacts are in English);
• Good skills in legal text drafting
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and spoken;
• Proficient in time management and prioritization;
• Thoroughness, professionalism and ability to respect confidentiality;
• Proficiency in the Office suite;
• Legal experience is an asset
• Knowledge of the gaming industry is an asset.