Legal Counsel

Company DescriptionUbisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six, 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 DescriptionWithin Vantage Studios in Montreal, a subsidiary of Ubisoft, you will report to the Vice President - Legal of Vantage Studios and be dedicated to a portfolio of three franchises: Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. As a Legal Counsel, you will work in an international, creative, and constantly evolving environment, at the heart of issues related to game production and operations, combining operational responsibilities with strategic contribution.What you'll do:Turn law into a creative lever: act as the legal partner for creative and business teams, from the initial idea of a game through to the operation and evolution of the franchise (production, live, diversification, new experiences)Structure, negotiate, and secure a broad spectrum of agreements (services, licenses, distribution, partnerships), in both French and English, under international law, at the core of video game, content, media, and technology challengesProvide pragmatic and strategic legal advice in a fast-paced and sometimes fluid environment, supporting teams in their decision-makingTrain and empower Vantage Studios teams on legal fundamentals (IP, contracts, risk awareness), with a pedagogical and business-oriented approachWork in a cross-functional and international manner, engaging with stakeholders at all seniority levels, and contributing to global projects (with possible travel between Montreal and Paris)Contribute to the management of pre-litigation situations, in close coordination with external counsel, with an anticipatory and solution-oriented approachMaintain active monitoring of legal, regulatory, and technological developments likely to impact Ubisoft and the video game industryQualificationsWhat you bring: Proficiency in contract law in environments related to media, entertainment, technology, or video gamesAbility to communicate in a clear, composed, and structured manner with high-level stakeholdersAn autonomous, accountable, proactive, and pragmatic approach to managing filesStrategic and analytical mindset, with a strong sense of priorities, solution-oriented and adaptable to changeExcellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with ease working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teamsCuriosity and interest in video game franchises, their genres and production dynamics, as well as the competitive video game ecosystemProfessional proficiency in both French and EnglishWhat to send usYour CV highlighting your relevant experience and skillsAny materials illustrating your legal practice (examples of cases, projects, or achievements, if applicable) Contract: Permanent Work flexibility: Office-based

Act as the legal partner for creative and business teams to structure and negotiate agreements for major game franchises. Provide strategic legal advice and train teams on IP and contract fundamentals within an international environment.

Requires proficiency in contract law related to media, entertainment, or video games and professional fluency in both French and English. Candidates must demonstrate strong negotiation skills and a proactive, autonomous approach to managing legal files.

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• Contract Law
• Negotiation
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Advice
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Awareness
• Pre-litigation Management
• English Proficiency
• French Proficiency
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Mindset
• Interpersonal Skills

• Legal
• Creative & Media
• Technology

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week