Director of Business & Legal Affairs
Description
- Negotiate and draft a wide variety of music industry agreements, including recording agreements, publishing agreements, termination/release, manufacturing and distribution, side artist clearances, soundtrack, video production, artwork/photography, appearance releases, NDAs, contest and sweepstakes rules, and various types of licenses
- Draft related approval memos and contract summaries
- Advise other departments regarding contractual obligations and restrictions
- Review artwork, label copy, videos, advertising and other assets and materials
- Identify and analyze risks related to company’s distribution of content and other business activities
- Counsel Finance, Royalties and Rights Management departments with respect to contractual interpretation and clearance-related issues
- Investigate and respond to claims as necessary
Requirements
- JD from a top law school
- Authorization to practice law in Tennessee
- Minimum of 3 years transactional legal experience in a media/entertainment company or related law practice, preference for experience with recorded music and/or music publishing
- Strong drafting, negotiating, analytical and organizational skills
- In depth understanding of law applicable to the music business
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Music industry experience preferred
- Ability to handle a high-volume workload efficiently
- Ability to work in a small, fast-paced department
- Ability to balance competing priorities
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 401k
- Paid leave
How to apply
Apply via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4195360117
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ABOUT BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP: Led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta, the Big Machine Label Group encompasses Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., BMLG Records, Big Machine/John Varvatos Records and publishing company Big Machine Music as well as its own digital radio station, Big Machine Radio. BMLG artists include superstars Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Sheryl Crow, Rascal Flatts, Brantley Gilbert, Lady A and Jennifer Nettles; chart-topping acts Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Brett Young, Midland, Carly Pearce, Riley Green, Aaron Lewis, Badflower, Avenue Beat and “The Voice” winner Danielle Bradbery. BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, AMA, CMT, Teen Choice, MTV, Billboard, People’s Choice and Brit Awards. Big Machine is the first-ever American label to align with terrestrial radio for performance royalty rights for its artists and is an industry leader in fighting for artist, songwriter, publisher and record company rights. Big Machine Label Group created the Music Has Value Fund to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations that make music, aspire to make music, and access and appreciate music.