Contract Administrator

About the role

EMPIRE is a premier and dynamic music company that develops and supports independent artists. We are a rapidly growing firm with a global presence spanning multiple continents and genres. We provide a wide range of music-related services including original content, marketing, distribution, and recordings. Our corporate culture values artistic creativity, innovation, and progressive business solutions.

Responsibilities

• File and organize legal documents
• Maintain contract compliance and monitor deadlines
• Collaborate across legal, product, and finance teams to implement agreements, set up releases, and manage budgets
• Manage rights management
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience working in legal/business affairs for an entertainment company
• Ability to read and comprehend music contracts and other legal documents
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate

Qualifications

• 2+ years of music business experience
• Experience with various agreements including record, distribution, publishing, producer, and sample agreements
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, multi-task, and be highly flexible
• Loves music and is passionate about supporting independent musicians
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
• Experience working with high-profile clientele

Benefits

The base pay range is $70,000 - $80,000/annual salary + benefits + discretionary bonus + profit sharing program. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000/annual salary

Schedule

Regular business hours

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Healthcare Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Sick)
• Company 401(k) Plan
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance

About EMPIRE

Founded in 2010 by Ghazi, EMPIRE is a San Francisco-based company that has grown to become the largest independent record label in the U.S. with a global presence. The company focuses on early-stage artist development and has launched the careers of numerous multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artists. EMPIRE has expanded its team and operations globally, forming partnerships with notable figures in the music industry and acquiring successful labels. The company uses innovative software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties, offering unprecedented transparency in the music industry.