Contract Manager (6-month position) | Peyo Company

For Peyo Company, I am looking for a Contract Manager for a period of six months. Fluent in French with excellent command of English.

Peyo Company is the trading name of IMPS, 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 licensing programme with 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.

As a member of the legal team, you will be involved in the management of IMPS’ licensing and publishing agreements and will contribute to the drafting and review of agreements related to the use of the company's intellectual property rights.

You will work under the supervision of the Head of Legal Department & Business Affairs and collaborate closely with colleagues from both the legal and commercial teams in a pragmatic and business-oriented environment.

More specifically, you will:

• Draft and review international licensing agreements and related side agreements, and follow them up until signature
• Adapt and manage standard contract templates, including agreements generated through internal systems
• Verify contract terms and conditions in the licensing database and ensure data accuracy
• Collaborate with the commercial department to reflect negotiated business terms in contractual documentation
• Perform administrative and system-related checks in relation to contracts
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal guidelines
• Contribute to ongoing legal and business discussions within the team

• You hold a Master’s degree in law, with an interest in commercial law
• You have experience in contract drafting, ideally involving licensing agreements
• You have a keen interest in the entertainment industry. A passion for and interest in the Smurfs and the comics industry is a real plus
• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• You are rigorous, detail-oriented and reliable
• You are well organised and able to manage priorities efficiently
• You are business-minded and solution-oriented
• You are able to collaborate with commercial stakeholders and provide pragmatic input when needed
• You are fluent in French and have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with a strong focus on drafting

• A six-month fixed-term contract
• The opportunity to contribute to the exploitation of internationally recognised brands
• A young, dynamic, dedicated and welcoming team
• A pleasant working environment with flexible working conditions