Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Santa Monica, 90404

Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America

How we LEAD:

Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) is currently seeking an Attorney to join our Business & Legal Affairs team. This position is responsible for a heavy transaction flow in connection with the negotiating and drafting of various entertainment-related agreements with third parties, rights clearances and rendering legal advice with respect to the acquisition of content and the marketing and exploitation of recorded music product.

How You’ll CREATE:

• Initiate, structure, negotiate and draft agreements for all facets of the label’s operations including artist recording agreements, joint ventures, license agreements, strategic marketing, and direct-to-consumer arrangements

• Agreements for contests and sweepstakes, producer agreements, endorsement and sponsorship agreements, motion picture and television soundtracks, video production agreements, and many other entertainment-related agreements.

• Advise members of senior management with respect to various business and legal matters including copyright and trademark laws, contractual rights and obligations, legal claims and clearances, dispute resolution, corporate compliance matters, and recording budget administration.

• Manage critical external relationship with key representatives of a recording artist’s team.

Bring your VIBE:

• BA/BS degree, JD, and member in good standing of the California state bar or California registered in-house counsel).

• 3-5 years of experience practicing music law preferred. Strong law firm or in-house experience/training required.

• Proven, in-depth knowledge of agreements relating to the creation, distribution, sale, marketing and financing of recorded music and video product is a requirement.

• Must be adept at drafting and negotiating recorded content acquisition, marketing,

• and exploitation agreements.

• Knowledge of record label issues.

• Strong customer/client service skills a must.

• Superior analytical and writing skills and ability, together with strong business and financial acumen.

• Must be able to work under time constraints.

• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

• Computer experience: Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Highly motivated and with a desire to work in a team environment.

• Ability to keep information confidential.

• Must be willing to work extended hours.

• Must be self-directed and well organized.