Global Music Rights · 3 months ago
Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs
Los Angeles, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expIconic Artists Group is dedicated to celebrating and growing the legacies of iconic musicians. As a Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs, you will provide day-to-day legal and business affairs support, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with laws while mitigating legal risks for the company and its artists.
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Responsibilities
Conduct contract negotiations with external partners, vendors, and clients
Draft, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, including agreements, licenses, and strategic partnerships, including those related to recorded music, music publishing, collective management organizations, branding, merchandising and sponsorships, film and television, and new media
Advise the company’s finance and accounting teams on contractual terms, legal implications, and potential risks, and ensure the successful implementation of your deals
Support ongoing data management and technology improvement projects
Support the company’s acquisitions team in consummating transactions with new artists
Assist in the due diligence process for acquisitions and facilitate the onboarding of an artist after a transaction is consummated
Assist in and supervise the management and protection of the company's intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks
Collaborate with internal team members to identify and safeguard valuable intellectual property assets
Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
Assess legal risks associated with business operations and collaborate in the creation of strategies to mitigate them
Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across the company
Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company's operations
Analyze legal developments and assess their potential effects on the organization
Assist in the management of disputes and legal proceedings, both internally and externally, and collaborate with external legal counsel as necessary
Help to resolve disputes efficiently and in the best interest of the organization
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing; or admission to the New York State Bar with a willingness to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel in the State of California
Proven experience (6+ years) in both corporate law and entertainment industry business & legal affairs roles, with substantial experience in contract negotiation and drafting
In-depth knowledge of business and corporate law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
Strong understanding of commercial transactions in the entertainment industry and industry-specific legal requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, drafting, analytical and organizational skills
Strong project management and client relationship and support skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and a willingness to be proactive
Practical understanding of the music business and its day-to-day functions, as well as a familiarity with social media and user-generated content platforms
Highly ethical and committed to maintaining confidentiality and integrity
Benefits
Very competitive benefits package
Annual bonus
Company
Global Music Rights
Global Music Rights is a music rights management company that focused on licensing, surveying and distributing public performance royalties.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Randy Grimmett
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
Digital Music News
2026-01-17
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