Licensing Lead - Remote role - Jobs in Montréal

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Please note this vacancy is open to candidates worldwide and is not limited to just Canada or US residents, it will require, however, your availability to work within US time zone. Feel more than free to apply regardless of location as this is a 100% remote, Work-From-Home role.Since 1998, we #39;ve been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries. We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trustamp; safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry. Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!Role overview As our Licensing Lead you #39;ll play a role in supporting our client, the developer of a popular racing game franchise. Your main responsibility will be to work with various stakeholders to handle inbound third party IP licensing agreements. Alongside that you #39;ll also be responsible for managing accounts on a day to day basis and ensuring communication and coordination between all parties involved. If you #39;re passionate about games and cars, this role offers you the best of both worlds! What are we looking for Our Licensing Lead has a knack for the following skills: Leadership: ● Lead and manage a team responsible for negotiating and executing inbound IP licensing agreements. ● Proactively address project issues with teams and Project Manager to prevent disruptions. ● Uphold studio policy, process, and security standards as well as ensuring that project-related knowledge bases are up-to-date. ● Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure successful deal closures and effective account management. ● Provide appropriate positive recognition and disciplinary warnings. ● Manage vacation requests, monitor attendance, and address lateness or absences. Analytics: ● Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform negotiation strategies and maximize licensing opportunities. ● Track and analyze licensing agreement performance metrics, such as royalties and usage data, to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Communication: ● Maintain awareness of project status and provide regular reports to Operations Manager. ● Conduct regular quality control checks, identifying coaching opportunities within project processes. ● Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, and development teams, to ensure alignment on licensing agreements and reporting requirements. ● Communicate regularly with external partners to facilitate smooth negotiations and address any concerns or questions they may have. Business: ● Develop and implement strategies to expand the IP licensing portfolio and drive revenue growth for the franchise. ● Manage day-to-day account management activities, including contract renewals, compliance monitoring, and reporting to stakeholders. You #39;d be a great fit for this role if you have: ● 5+ years of Licensing experience in video gaming, music, or similar content including negotiating, closing, and tracking multiple complex deals at a time.● 2+ years of experience leading teams.● Demonstrated knowledge of contractual terms related to inbound, third-party, intellectual property (IP) licensing. ● Knowledge of game development and production cycles. ● Experience managing frequently shifting priorities to align with production timelines. ● Ability to work independently, be a decisive thinker, and have high attention to detail. ● Willing to research content until you are satisfied you have a full and complete picture. ● Experience creating offers and knowledge of royalty terms. ● Experience working on a global brand required, management preferred. ● Fluent in spoken and written EnglishPhases of our recruitment journey: • You send us your application with your updated resume. • After reviewing your candidacy and if you meet the requirements, we’ll invite you for the first online Interview via MS Teams with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. It’s a perfect chance to exchange questions and get to know each other better. There might be a second and sometimes a Third interview with an Operations Manager. • At the end of our journey - hopefully you will receive an offer and become our new Keywordian! Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you #39;re interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply. That would be it from us - now we are waiting for your move!What do we offer Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.BENEFITS:As a remote role, we offer flexibility and a nice work-life balance.Our company culture is fun, friendly, diverse and inclusive, and we welcome people from all over the world.We work on exciting projects with global brands. We help the world’s greatest game development/publisher studios on community and social media management, while they work hard to develop stunning game experiences, including MMOs, AAA blockbusters, indie gems and mobile hits.Depending on your location, as well as each project and its needs, the job could be open to freelance cooperation or employment contract if there is a possibility within our global footprint.We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for considering our company as your next career move. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive work environment for all our employees. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience and qualifications.Good luck and we look forward to meeting you!#imaginemoreRole Information: ENStudio: Keywords StudiosLocation: AmericasArea of Work: Player EngagementService: Create, Globalize, EngageEmployment Type: Full Time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Remote