Senior Counsel (LA or NYC)
A rapidly growing music and technology business is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its acquisition of music catalogues and related IP assets. It operates internationally, offers a hybrid work model, and maintains a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation and drafting of music catalogue acquisition agreements (master, publishing, royalty).
- Advise on copyright matters including ownership, splits, sampling, neighbouring rights, and termination.
- Manage legal due diligence for acquisitions and assess risks around historical agreements and encumbrances.
- Collaborate closely with sourcing, finance, and commercial teams to structure deals.
- Oversee external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop scalable templates and legal processes for high‑volume deal flow.
- Support wider corporate matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, partnerships, and regulatory issues.
- Stay current on developments in music law, copyright, and emerging industry models.
Requirements
- JD (or equivalent) and admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
- 6-10+ years’ experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in‑house entertainment/music.
- Strong experience negotiating IP‑heavy commercial agreements.
- Excellent drafting, risk assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple transactions.
- Self‑starter with interest in music, technology, and evolving industry models.
Compensation
$260,000 – $285,000 , plus equity and benefits.
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