Create Music Group · 5 hours ago
Legal Counsel, Business Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expCreate Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company, and they are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support the company’s growing music, publishing, and digital media operations. This role is designed for a seasoned attorney with strong music industry experience who can independently handle complex matters and support deal execution at scale.
Digital MediaMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex music and digital media agreements, including, without limitation:
Distribution and content monetization agreements
Recording, administration, and co-publishing agreements
Master use, synchronization, and mechanical license agreements
Channel partnership, marketing, and promotional agreements
Employment, contractor, and consulting agreements
Acquisition, joint venture, and other strategic agreements
Producer, side artist, sample, and other clearance agreements
DSP and other licensing agreements
Production agreements
Network / MCN Agreements
Talent Agreements
Creator & Influencer Agreements
Brand Partnership Agreements
Sponsorship & Advertising Agreements
Advertising Sales Representation Agreements
Technology Agreements
Vendor & Professional Services Agreements
Marketing & Promotion Agreements
Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Data Protection & Information Security Agreements
Transition Services Agreements
Termination & Wind-Down Agreements
Review and respond to counterparty comments and redlines with minimal oversight
Manage negotiations from initial draft through execution, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company standards
Manage and take ownership of deal flow across multiple business units
Serve as a primary legal partner to internal teams, including Accounting, Finance, Culture, A&R, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Data, and Digital
Coordinate final deal points with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Track deal status and proactively follow up on open items to ensure timely execution
Help manage and partner with outside counsel
Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-focused guidance to mitigate exposure
Advise internal teams on deal structure, rights, and obligations
Escalate novel, high-risk, or enterprise-level issues to senior legal leadership as appropriate
Support dispute prevention through clear drafting, early issue spotting, and proactive guidance
Provide legal support, including managing conflicts and claims, and handling pre-litigation matters
Review and provide feedback on agreement drafts prepared by other attorneys and legal team members
Serve as a senior resource within the Business Affairs team
Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving legal templates, playbooks, and internal processes
Support implementation of legal systems and tools to improve efficiency and visibility
Organize and manage deal terms, client information, and legal documentation
Coordinate execution of agreements, including use of electronic signature platforms
Assist with termination, takedown, and clearance requests as needed
Maintain accurate records within internal tracking systems and databases
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (active and in good standing)
Minimum eight (8) years of experience practicing law
Required prior strong law firm experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating music related agreements
Demonstrated experience working with record labels, music publishers, and/or digital media companies
Strong working knowledge of music industry practices and copyright principles
Ability to independently manage complex matters and high-volume deal flow
Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Experience mentoring junior attorneys or legal staff and reviewing work product
Strong experience with Google Suite, Word, Adobe DC, Excel, Formstack, and CRMs
Preferred
Prior in-house experience at a music, media, or technology company
Experience supporting fast-paced, high-growth organizations and managing competing priorities
Comfort advising senior business stakeholders and translating legal concepts into practical guidance
Company
Create Music Group
Create Music Group is a music and media technology company
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$165MKey Investors
Flexpoint Ford
2024-06-25Private Equity· $165M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Strauss
Founder and CEO
Alexandre Williams
Co Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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