Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs

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Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs

We are a dynamic, diverse team that provides general counseling to Warner Records on a wide range of business and legal issues. We focus on structuring the label’s business and legal relationship with our artists and work closely with every department across the organization.

• 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.

• Research, advise, and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, international and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations.

• Work closely with A&R administration regarding clearances, budgets, approvals, and general counseling.

• Review and vet artist-related assets and materials.

• 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.

• You are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about music.

• You have a J.D. from a 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. In-house experience is also acceptable.

• You have superior negotiating, drafting, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.

• You have the ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

• You must be able to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while managing multiple assignments and prioritizing them appropriately.

• In-depth understanding of music business law areas including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity, etc.

• Strong business and financial knowledge.

Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars across a portfolio of premier recording labels and a renowned publishing company. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and seek to create an inclusive work environment.

This position requires being in the office four days a week to support talent development, collaboration, and strong working relationships.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, follow the company’s application process. Applications submitted via Linked In will import profile information and allow you to attach a resume and cover letter.