Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

About This Role

This role involves managing the business and legal affairs for Warner Music Latina, making a tangible contribution to artist music creation and release. You will negotiate and draft various music-related agreements and advise departments on legal obligations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including recording, label, distribution, license, producer, mixer, soundtrack, and termination/release agreements along with related memos and summaries
• Advise and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations
• Work closely with A&R administration regarding clearances and approvals
• Assist with the investigation, analysis and responses to claims and disputes
• Monitor ongoing contractual relationships and triggers

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish (fluency required)
• J.D. plus membership in good standing in Florida, New York or California state bars
• At least 4-8 years of post-bar experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department, in-house legal department, law firm, or similar experience preferably related to music or other entertainment areas
• Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts
• Great analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure and manage multiple assignments and prioritize them effectively and appropriately

Qualifications

• J.D.
• At least 4-8 years of post-bar experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department, in-house legal department, law firm, or similar experience preferably related to music, or other entertainment areas

Nice to Have

• Understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications