Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property)

Requirements

• This is an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced and creative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to work across a diverse range of products and business teams: from mobile games to social media platforms
• At least 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in an IP, litigation, media or tech-focused department of a law firm, or in-house with a tech/advertising company
• Strong knowledge of IP law (copyright, trademarks, designs)
• Experience with litigation, particularly IP-related, in France (exposure to EU or US legal systems is a plus)
• Demonstrated interest or passion for IP strategy, protection and enforcement
• Fluency in English and French required (written and spoken)
• Proactive, self-started and solutions-oriented
• Strong business sense and judgment
• Collaborative, positive, and adaptable
• Curious and eager to learn – with a sense of humor and creativity
• (Desirable) Prior experience in gaming or tech (ad tech, entertainment, social media) (either in your matters as a lawyer or in house)
• (Desirable) Experience in both France and another jurisdiction (notably a common law country) will be highly considered

What the job involves

• Our Corporate teams support the company’s performance and growth whilst putting people at the core of everything they do
• As a French tech leader and global successful company, our Corporate teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase organization efficiency to keep Voodoo ahead of the market
• Voodoo’s Corporate function is composed of five teams: HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, M&A and Finance, working together to drive Voodoo’s success
• You will be part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently
• You will be part of a collaborative team that is ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and willing to go the extra mile
• As Legal Counsel in the Commercial/IP/Litigation team, your role entails acting as a business partner with/for the operation teams to fulfill their business and legal needs with a particular focus on intellectual property matters, and to bolster the company’s asset-protection strategy, notably through IP protection, enforcement strategy, trademark portfolio management and litigation matters
• IP Protection: Handle IP protection and infringement matters, such as trademark registrations, copyright and trademark enforcement matters, pre-litigation and litigation in France and abroad, and more generally contribute in a meaningful way to the company’s global IP portfolio and protection of its brands, products and content
• Commercial Support: Assist on a variety of agreements and legal matters across Voodoo’s products and activities, with a particular focus on IP-related provision, licensing, protection and risk management. Exposure to broader commercial contract work is a plus.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve how the legal team supports the business
• Impact: You will be a key member of the legal team working hand in hand with the operational teams in a very integrated manner. You will be the privileged point of contact for any IP-related matters, and will work closely with cross-functional teams in a highly integrated, and hands-on environment