IMPS The Smurfs is the worldwide licensor of the Smurfs and the exclusive entity responsible for the exploitation of PEYO’s creations, characters and brands. It includes a dynamic full licensing program with a hub of complementary activities in merchandising and promotions, book publishing, broadcasting and other audiovisual rights, music, exhibitions and events.
IMPS is a family owned company, founded and chaired by Peyo’s daughter, Véronique Culliford.
For our client, IMPS The Smurfs, we are looking for a Legal Counsel IP & Audiovisual Licensing to join the legal team. With an excellent knowledge of French & a full working proficiency in English.
As a member of the legal team, you will be in charge of managing IMPS’ license agreements, participate actively in the anti-counterfeiting program, in the administration of the trademarks portfolio and responsible for the drafting of a diversity of agreements and notices setting forth the guidelines related to the use of the intellectual properties (mainly SMURFS) belonging to IMPS.
You will work under the supervision and responsability of the Head of Legal Department & Business affairs, and your communication skills and open-mindedness will permit you to collaborate successfully with the internal departments of IMPS, in a pragmatic work environment.
Your enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility shall contribute to maintain profitable relationships with the clients of IMPS and to reach the common business objectives. Your strenght, diligence and velocity will be the key to perform your responsabilities in the counterfeiting cases.
Your tasks will be divided into two main areas: IP management and the drafting and administration of audiovisual distribution licence agreements. More specifically, you will be responsible for :
