App Marketplace Clearance Specialist | Marketing Business Affairs

About Akkodis Akkodis is a global engineering and R&D leader, combining technology expertise, industry knowledge, and talent to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With approximately 50,000 engineers and digital experts across 30 countries spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC, Akkodis brings deep cross-sector expertise and capabilities across mobility, software and technology services, robotics, testing and simulation, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics. By combining engineering and IT expertise, Akkodis delivers end-to-end solutions through four service lines: Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy. We help organisations rethink product development and business processes, improve productivity, accelerate time-to-market, and build a smarter and more sustainable future. Akkodis is part of The Adecco Group and operates as the commercial brand under which AKKA and Modis entities operate. Contract Duration 12-month contract, with possibility of extension Role Overview We are looking for an experienced App Marketplace Clearance Specialist to join our Project Team's Global Marketing Business Affairs BU. The role will be responsible for managing the rights and clearances of third-party intellectual property used in the marketing of apps, games, and other third-party content. The successful candidate will work closely with Marketing, Legal, Product, Business, and Services teams to ensure that third-party content and assets are used appropriately and in accordance with applicable rights, licensing requirements, and company standards. This role requires a combination of business affairs experience, intellectual property and licensing knowledge, commercial judgment, strong stakeholder management, and an understanding of the digital and app ecosystem. Key Responsibilities • Act as a core member of the Global Marketing Business Affairs team , partnering with stakeholders across Marketing, Services, Legal, Business, and Product. • Review and clear third-party app, game, and digital content proposed for use in marketing activities. • Manage and continuously improve the clearance intake process, ensuring requests are handled efficiently, transparently, and within required timelines. • Assess rights and licensing considerations relating to third-party content, including copyright, trademarks, public domain, fair use, and rights of publicity . • Identify potential legal, commercial, and reputational risks throughout the creative development, production, and execution of marketing initiatives. • Develop practical risk-mitigation approaches that support creative and business objectives while maintaining appropriate clearance standards. • Provide internal stakeholders with clear and commercially practical guidance on the appropriate use of third-party intellectual property. • Partner with Legal teams on trademark, licensing, contractual, and other IP-related matters, providing relevant business context where required. • Build effective relationships across multiple functions and facilitate alignment between internal stakeholders and external partners. • Process and track digital assets received from external partners through internal asset management systems. • Maintain clearance standards in line with global Marketing Business Affairs objectives. • Stay current on developments in the app marketplace, including relevant industry practices, regulations, emerging technologies, and changing user expectations. • Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with relevant external partners and industry stakeholders. Key Qualifications & Experience • 7–10 years of relevant experience in Business Affairs, content licensing, rights management, or a related function within a creative agency, content-focused organisation, production company, technology company, or app-focused business. • Strong working knowledge of intellectual property and rights licensing , including copyright, trademark, public domain, fair use, and rights of publicity. • Experience working with licensing arrangements, contracts, and third-party content rights. • Understanding of app marketplace guidelines, policies, and industry standards . • Awareness of developments and trends within the app, digital content, and technology ecosystem. • Good understanding of marketing channels and placements, including digital marketing, social media, print, and out-of-home (OOH). • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and competing deadlines. • Strong commercial and business judgment, with the ability to translate rights and compliance considerations into practical solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. Regional Market & Language Skills • Strong English communication skills , both written and verbal, are required to work effectively with global and regional stakeholders. • Experience working with Southeast Asian markets and an understanding of relevant cultural, commercial, and regulatory considerations would be advantageous. • Proficiency in Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, or Tagalog would be an advantage , particularly where relevant to supporting regional stakeholders, reviewing local-market content, or facilitating market-specific communications. Education • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification required. • An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous. Core Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Strong business and commercial judgment • Intellectual property and licensing knowledge • Excellent stakeholder management • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Attention to detail and risk awareness • Ability to manage multiple prio…