Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs
About the role
We are a dynamic, diverse, and dedicated group of professionals with a passion for music who provide general counseling to Warner Records across a wide range of business and legal issues. We value hard work, finely-tuned listening, and a forward-thinking mindset. We work closely with every department at the label, and we focus on structuring the label’s business and legal relationship with each of our artists.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and draft a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including recording, label, license, producer, mixer, soundtrack, termination/release, and merchandise, along with related memos and summaries.
- Research, advise and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, international and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations.
- Work closely with A&R administration regarding clearances, budgets, approvals, and general counseling.
- Review and vet artist-related assets and materials.
- Investigate, analyze and respond to claims and disputes, including copyright, audit, breach of contract, publicity and trademark, and coordinate with the corporate legal department regarding dispute resolution strategies.
Requirements
You are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about music. You have a J.D. from top law school plus membership in good standing in one state bar (preferably New York, California or Georgia). You have at least 3-5 years of post-bar experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department or in the corporate, M&A, intellectual property and/or litigation departments of a multinational law firm. We will also consider experience in an in-house legal department or similar experience.
- Superior negotiating, drafting, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently, within a team-oriented environment.
- The ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure; candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately.
Qualifications
In-depth understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity, etc. Strong business and financial knowledge.
Skills
You are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about music. You have a J.D. from top law school plus membership in good standing in one state bar (preferably New York, California or Georgia). You have at least 3-5 years of post-bar experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department or in the corporate, M&A, intellectual property and/or litigation departments of a multinational law firm. We will also consider experience in an in-house legal department or similar experience.
Benefits
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Pay
$110,000 to $130,000 Annually
Schedule
This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.