Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property - Freelance/Short Term

Job description

ABOUT VOODOO Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. TEAM 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. We're looking for a Legal Counsel available ASAP for a Freelance mission or a short term contact ROLE What will be your main challenges? - 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. - 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.. Key Responsibilities: - 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. PROFILE - Education & Experience: - One to three 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. - Technical Skills: - 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 - Languages: - Fluency in English and French required (written and spoken). - Mindset & Personality - 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 - Nice to Have: - Prior experience in gaming or tech (ad tech, entertainment, social media) (either in your matters as a lawyer or in house) - Experience in both France and another jurisdiction (notably a common law country) will be highly considered BENEFITS - Competitive salary based on experience - Swile Lunch voucher - Gymlib (100% covered by Voodoo) - Premium healthcare coverage with SideCare, 100% covered for you and your family - Wellness activities in our Paris office - Remote Fridays