Our client, a music (K-pop) and mass media company, is looking for a Junior Music Lawyer with a[...]
Company: Eleventh Hour
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Our client, a music (K-pop) and mass media company, is looking
for a Junior Music Lawyer with an aptitude for commercial and
technology contracts, and a strong familiarity with the current
developments in both domestic and international music markets.THE
ROLE
- This is a newly created role within the Business and Legal
Affairs team based in Los Angeles and will be a key member of the
team leading the development and success of their U.S. label
services business.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner closely with internal business counterparts to
negotiate and deliver partnerships with record companies, music
publishers, emerging and established music artists, music
production teams, artist managers, music licensees, major brands,
and other key stakeholders across the entertainment industry.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including the A&R team,
the Marketing team, the Finance team, the Global Partnerships team,
the Product Management team, the Compliance team, and more.
- Draft deal proposals, assist with business modelling,
negotiation of commercial terms and drafting, and negotiation of a
wide variety of standard and bespoke commercial and entertainment
contracts.
- Structure and negotiate recording agreements, distribution
agreements, co-publishing agreements, and publishing administration
agreements with established and high potential emerging artists and
songwriters.
- Draft and negotiate synch licenses, label waivers, and other
standard and non-standard agreements with record labels,
publishers, and a broad variety of music licensees.
- Negotiate and draft various bespoke partnership and joint
venture agreements with music industry stakeholders.
- Research and advise A&R, marketing, creator services,
royalty operations, finance, and other departments regarding
contractual obligations and restrictions.
- Lead pre-litigation efforts in investigating, analyzing, and
responding to a variety of claims, including copyright, audit,
breach of contract, publicity and trademark claims, and invasion of
privacy.
- Engage with outside counsel and supervise their work as
requested.QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified lawyer (under the California State Bar) with 3 to 4
years of relevant experience and ideally at least 2 of those years
at a prominent record label, law firm, or in-house legal department
handling music and intellectual property licensing
transactions.
- Experience negotiating domestic and international commercial
contracts and working knowledge of the Music Modernization Act and
the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (prerequisites).
- Solid understanding of the digital music rights landscape in
the U.S.
- Experience in negotiating complex rights deals of international
scope.
- Experience of supporting and reporting to senior legal team
members.
- Experience working closely with A&Rs and other creative
teams.
- Strong cultural awareness and skill at navigating interpersonal
and business practice differences across different cultures.
- Good relationships within the music, media, and/or consumer
tech industry.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Deep understanding of the digital music rights landscape.
- Advanced experience negotiating standard music industry deals
(i.e., record deals, distribution deals, producer deals, synch
licenses, etc.).
- Knowledge of Web 3.0 technologies as it relates to music
rights.This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a
competitive salary and benefits package. The role is hybrid and
requires being in the office 3 days a week in their Culver City
office. Qualified candidates, please submit resumes to
recruiter9@11thr.com for an immediate reply.Apply for this role
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