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Ubisoft 2

Senior Legal Counsel - Music

LocationParis, IDF, fr
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentUbisoft
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Significant experience in music law, spanning the publishing and/or recorded music fields, ideally gained in-house
Strong track record drafting and negotiating music contracts under various legislations, including synchronization licenses, and working with collective management bodies
Comfortable managing several projects at once in an international, multicultural environment
Bilingual French/English, equally comfortable drafting and negotiating in both languages
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
Strong negotiation skills with a win-win mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguous or unfamiliar territory
Emotionally intelligent and curious, with excellent judgment and the ability to build consensus across cross-functional stakeholders
Comfortable balancing process streamlining with in-depth analysis, and not risk-averse
Benefits
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Transportation pass
Meal vouchers
Health insurance
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Gym access
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
Job Description
About the role
Ubisoft’s Legal Department is organized around dedicated legal counsels for each business area, working hand in hand with every team across the company. As Senior Legal Counsel, Music, you will be part of the Legal team supporting our Game Production teams, based in Paris, and working closely with creative studios around the world.
Music matters to Ubisoft. In this role, you will be the go-to legal expert for everything music-related in our games – from licensing to synchronization – helping our creative teams use the best music while managing the legal risk that comes with it.
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Draft, review and negotiate music-related agreements (licensing, commissioning, distribution) in French and English, across a variety of third-party contractual relationships
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Provide strategic and practical legal advice to production teams, translating legal concepts into guidance they can use day to day
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Be the go-to contact for production teams on any music-related content question, providing tips and tricks to help them move forward
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Support and train creative teams around the globe to strengthen their legal reflexes, working with other legal counsels to build the tools needed
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Keep an ear out for shifts in the legal landscape and business developments in the music and video game industries that could impact production
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Ensure conformity with Ubisoft’s business needs, policies and risk tolerance
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Anticipate and support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
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Work closely with specialized outside counsel on sensitive pre-litigation matters
Qualifications
Relevant experience
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Significant experience in music law, spanning the publishing and/or recorded music fields, ideally gained in-house
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A strong track record drafting and negotiating music contracts under various legislations, including synchronization licenses, and working with collective management bodies
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Comfortable managing several projects at once in an international, multicultural environment
Skills and knowledge
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Bilingual French/English, equally comfortable drafting and negotiating in both languages
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences
•
Strong negotiation skills with a win-win mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguous or unfamiliar territory
•
Emotionally intelligent and curious, with excellent judgment and the ability to build consensus across cross-functional stakeholders
•
Comfortable balancing process streamlining with in-depth analysis, and not risk-averse
Additional Information
Ubisoft’s perks
💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
📍 Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.
Recruitment process
[30 minutes] : phone call with the Recruiter,
[60 minutes] : interview with the manager of the role and a Recruiter,
[60 minutes] : interview with the Chief Legal Officer
Additional Information
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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.
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