Legal Counsel - Publishing & Partnerships (Gaming)

Location: Office-based in Paris, France, with the office located in Saint Mandé

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes video games, creating interactive entertainment experiences for players worldwide.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate distribution, co-marketing, and strategic partnership agreements with console manufacturers, digital platforms, technology companies, and streaming or cloud providers.
• Support the distribution of games across console, PC, mobile, and VR platforms.
• Work with Publishing, Sales, Business, Finance, Corporate, Data, and Marketing stakeholders throughout negotiations.
• Advise global operational teams on contract interpretation, implementation, digital and physical distribution, and day-to-day legal matters.
• Provide practical advice on competition law, market practices, and cross-functional or multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Monitor legal, technological, and market developments and adapt contracts and distribution models accordingly.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in commercial transactions, business law, and/or intellectual property from a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally with major digital or technology companies.
• Ability to identify key legal and business issues, manage complex deals, and work with appropriate autonomy.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and negotiations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice to have

• French language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time, office-based position.
• 25 paid time off days plus 12 additional paid days off.
• Profit sharing, yearly company saving plan, healthcare for employees and families, and lunch vouchers.
• 50% of the transportation pass covered by the company.
• 20 weeks of maternity leave and 7 weeks of paternity or co-parental leave.
• Gym available in the office building.

Hiring process

• 30-minute phone call with a recruiter.
• 60-minute interview with the hiring manager and a recruiter.
• 45-minute interviews with the second- and third-level managers.