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Warner Music Group · 2 months ago

Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs

USA - New York - 1633 Broadway

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

4+ years exp

Warner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and tech innovators, committed to creativity and collaboration. They are seeking an Associate Counsel in Digital Legal Affairs to negotiate and draft complex digital music licensing deals, contribute to digital licensing policy, and provide legal advice on digital strategy and compliance.

Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic

Responsibilities

Negotiate deals for the digital exploitation of audio and video music content, including with digital service providers, social media platforms, app developers, digital content aggregators, emerging tech companies, and AI platforms

Draft agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., summaries, presentation decks) as part of such deals and provide advice to WMG business units to ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Report on developments relating to specific deals and intellectual property law and policy to WMG’s senior management, including the General Counsel and other C-suite executives, as well as to various WMG business units, including the Legal & Business Affairs departments of WMG’s labels and Warner Chappell Music

Contribute to internal discussions on new digital strategy and policies relating to developments in business and the law, including those related to AI, as well as lead in authoring and enforcing the resulting policies

Manage and respond to inquiries from WMG business units and international affiliates on matters related to WMG digital deals, digital policies, and a host of related issues/matters

Qualification

Digital licensingIntellectual property lawContent licensingNegotiation skillsJ.D.Active licenseDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenAICommercial negotiationsAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

Four to eight years of relevant transactional legal experience

At least two years of direct work experience negotiating digital distribution transactions in-house at a music company (in a recorded music or music publishing division), media company or technology company licensing music or other content, or at a law firm

J.D. and active license to practice law in New York State

Understanding of and experience with content licensing, digital media and intellectual property law and the legal implications of AI

Strong negotiation skills and experience (in particular, the ability to lead and manage negotiations with a multiplicity of parts), as well as strong analytical and organizational skills

Refined and well-practiced drafting skills (in particular, the ability to develop and draft legal provisions that address creative solutions in areas with evolving legal guidance)

Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen

Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly

Strong familiarity with new technology developments, including AI, and related legal issues