Job Description:

• Structure, negotiate, draft, and review various complex music deals, including tech partners, software and hardware partnerships, profit-split deals, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and multiple types of licenses. Draft related approval memos and contract summaries. This position will also work closely with Beatclub’s outside counsel.
• Review employee agreements, partnership agreements with brands, software and hardware companies, marketing, and promotional materials to determine potential legal issues and assess the possible risks associated with their distribution;
• Identify and analyze potential risks related to platforms content and other business activities.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited university and authorization to practice law in New York State and/or California
• Member of New York/California Bar Association
• Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience, including intellectual property experience and three years of transactional work in the recorded music industry
• Experience from a prominent music company, law firm, in house legal department, preferred
• The ideal candidate will have experience with various music tech-related matters, including synchronization and master use licenses, record company, and music publishing waivers, for purposes of music engagements for media, film, television, and emerging technologies.
• Must be a self-starter and able to begin workflow each day with limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a range of personalities and negotiating styles and establish effective relationships externally and internally at all organizational levels
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities
• Candidates in Los Angeles or New York preferred