Legal Counsel (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Gamedev): Providing end-to-end legal support for HQ regalian topics and global cross-franchise initiatives with an accent on privacy, consumer compliance, and governance. Focus on ensuring consistent risk standards, drafting commercial contracts, and managing strategic legal workstreams across the organization.

Location: Office-based in Saint-Mandé (France), Rennes (France), or Montreal (Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original experiences such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Provide 360 daily legal support for HQ domains including privacy, consumer compliance, and global governance programs.
• Lead initiatives that cut across franchises and regions, coordinating multi-stakeholder and multi-jurisdiction input.
• Identify, document, and escalate high-risk, sensitive, or precedent-setting legal matters.
• Support risk mapping and governance reporting for HQ-level topics.
• Provide overflow support to Creative House teams during peak workloads or coverage gaps.

Requirements

• Strong background in commercial contracting, governance, and risk-based counseling, ideally in-house.
• Experience in privacy, regulatory compliance, or consumer/player topics.
• Ability to operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on and delivery-oriented.
• Clear communication and influence skills with senior stakeholders.
• Must be based in or able to work from the office in Saint-Mandé, Rennes, or Montreal.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing and a yearly company saving plan.
• Generous time off: 25 paid days plus 12 additional paid days off.
• Healthcare for employees and their families.
• Practical perks: 50% transportation pass reimbursement and daily lunch vouchers (€9/day).
• On-site gym available at the Saint-Mandé office.
• Supportive parental leave policies (20 weeks maternity, 7 weeks paternity/co-parental).

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute phone screen with a Recruiter.
• 60-minute interview with the hiring manager and Recruiter.
• 60-minute case study.
• 60-minute interview with senior leadership (n+2 and n+3).
• Final 30-minute phone call with the Chief Legal Officer.