Job Description

Join a dynamic legal team, working on a variety of innovative legal issues! 

Ubisoft is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal team.  This role will act as commercial counsel, providing legal support to Ubisoft’s business teams in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.  The role is based in San Francisco and reports to Ubisoft’s Senior Legal Counsel.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Review, draft and negotiate agreements for a wide variety of third-party contractual relationships, including services, sales, advertising, licensing, distribution and manufacturing agreements
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues, with a focus on marketing, advertising, media/content rights and intellectual property
• Provide strategic and practical advice to Ubisoft’s business teams, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business people can use
• Develop and implement legal guidelines, policies and processes, and conduct internal training's on such
• Remain current on relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations
• Collaborate with other legal team members, and cross functional stakeholders, to support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• JD degree from an accredited law school, and a member of the California State Bar
• 3-5 years experience of relevant experience, either in-house and/or at a law firm, with a focus on media, advertising, marketing and intellectual property laws
• Experience working on multiple different projects simultaneously
• Experience building consensus across cross-functional stakeholders
• Comfortable and adept at balancing legal risk and thinking creatively to affect business needs
• Team oriented with excellent judgment and a sense of humor

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working for an international public company
• Experience in the entertainment industry, especially digital entertainment

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Fitness, physical, and esports challenge reimbursements
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is composed of over 17,000 talented people located in 40+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.  

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and age or disability status.

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.ill be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.