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CISAC Work Opportunities

CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) is the world’s leading network of authors’ societies (227 members in 111 countries). We represent over 5 million creators across music, audiovisual, visual arts, drama and literature. Our mission is to protect creators’ rights and promote a strong and sustainable global copyright framework. Founded in 1926, CISAC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation with headquarters in France and regional offices in Africa, South America, Asia and Europe.
 

Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine (France)
Type: Full-time

Mission
The Junior Legal Advisor is in charge of supporting the Legal and Policy Department with a broad range of tasks in the field of copyright and collective management. She/he will work across all aspects of CISAC’s activities, repertoires and territories.

Duties

  • Conduct legal research and analysis on copyright and collective management, as well as incidentally on IT and GDPR related issues;
  • Monitor and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments on copyright, collective management, as well as on the creative industries in general;
  • Draft legal notes, position papers, and briefings on pending and proposed legislation, studies, or report in the area of copyright and collective management for internal and external stakeholders;
  • Assist in the preparation of meetings, working groups, and international conferences, in particular the CISAC Legal and Policy Committee meetings (including managing documentation, preparing minutes and follow-up actions).
  • Prepare draft documents and power points for CISAC committee meetings;
  • Manage documentation of the Legal and Policy Department.
  • Support cross-functional projects with policy, communications, and technical teams.

Skills and experience

Knowledge and experience:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, with a specialization in Intellectual Property / IT law
  • Strong knowledge of copyright law, particularly in a digital context
  • 1–3 years of relevant professional experience (law firm, institution, collective management organization, or similar)

Technical skills:

  • Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
  • Fluency in English and French (required); and/or other languages are a plus
  • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in the creative industries and authors’ rights

Conditions

  • Salary according to experience
  • French social package (for resident of France)

Please send your application to communications@cisac.org.