Legal Counsel IT

Job description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

At Ubisoft's International Headquarter, you will join our Legal team, which brings together various areas of expertise such as Business, Content, Data, Employment, Trademarks, etc.

As an IT Legal Counsel, you will be at the heart of new technology issues at Ubisoft. Your tasks will include contract management as well as strategy development and risk assessment in order to best advise the teams in the interests of the company.

Your responsibilities will include:

·  Negotiating various IT agreements, mainly in English, including software licensing, cloud services, artificial intelligence, hosting, connectivity, development, integration, consulting, support and maintenance contracts.
·  Sharing strategic and operational advice with IT teams by simplifying legal concepts and making them accessible.
·  Supporting, coaching and training teams worldwide to promote best legal practices.
·  Negotiating "workplace" contracts to ensure the smooth running of general services (building security, sports facilities, in-house events, etc.).
·  Monitoring legal and technological developments likely to impact Ubisoft and the video game industry.
·  Anticipating and contributing to the continuous improvement of legal practices and processes.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have some initial significant legal experience in the field of IT, new technologies, intellectual property law and contracts .

If you'd like to join us and take up this challenge, and you recognise yourself in the following statements, then don't hesitate!

·  Ability to work on different types of IT contracts, to draft, negotiate and manage technological and security issues in various jurisdictions.

·  General skills in new technology law.

·  Recognised business partner, solutions-oriented, adaptable to change.

·  Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

·  Reactive, autonomous and able to work as part of a team.

·  Bilingual in English.

Recruitment Process

[30 minutes]: telephone interview with the recruiter
[60 minutes]: interview with the manager and the recruiter
[60 minutes]: interview with the N+2

 

Ubisoft's perks 

Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks. 
Our brand new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

 

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.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.