Warner Music Group · 15 hours ago
Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs
USA - Los Angeles - 777 S. Santa Fe Ave
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expWarner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and music lovers, and they are seeking an Associate Director in Business & Legal Affairs. This role involves providing general counseling across a wide range of business and legal issues related to the music industry, including negotiating and drafting agreements, advising various departments, and managing disputes.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
You will 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
You will research, advise and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, international and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations
You will work closely with A&R administration regarding clearances, budgets, approvals, and general counseling
You will review and vet artist-related assets and materials
You will 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
Qualification
Required
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
You have superior negotiating, drafting, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
You have a demonstrated ability to work independently, within a team-oriented environment
You must be able 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
Preferred
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
Company
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is a music company with the interests of recording and publishing music and artist services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.74MKey Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment
2021-10-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.74M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Max Lousada
CEO, Recorded Music, WMG & Chairman and CEO
Robert Kyncl
Chief Executive Officer
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