Senior Legal Counsel - Music
Ubisoft, a global leader in gaming renowned for titles like Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in music to join their Paris-based Legal Department. This role involves supporting game production teams and collaborating with creative studios worldwide to manage music-related legal matters.
As Senior Legal Counsel, Music, you will draft, review, and negotiate music-related agreements, including licensing, commissioning, and distribution contracts, in both French and English. You will provide strategic legal advice to production teams, translating complex legal concepts into practical guidance. Additionally, you will serve as the primary contact for music-related content inquiries, support and train global creative teams to enhance their legal understanding, monitor legal developments in the music and video game industries, and ensure compliance with Ubisoft’s business needs and risk tolerance.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in music law, particularly in publishing and/or recorded music, preferably gained in-house. A strong track record in drafting and negotiating music contracts under various jurisdictions, including synchronization licenses, and experience working with collective management bodies are essential. Fluency in both French and English, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is required. Strong negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build consensus across cross-functional stakeholders are also important.
Ubisoft offers a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing, a yearly company savings plan, 25 paid time off days plus 12 additional paid days off, 50% coverage of transportation costs, lunch vouchers, healthcare for you and your family, and various other perks. Maternity leave is 20 weeks, and paternity/co-parental leave is 7 weeks. The office is located in Saint Mandé, accessible via Metro line 1 at Saint Mandé station, and includes an on-site gym.
Joining Ubisoft means becoming part of a diverse and innovative team dedicated to creating memorable gaming experiences. The company values diverse perspectives and offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.