Attorney
BMI
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Full Time Job
This role, performs many of the functions undertaken by the Legal Department on a regular basis. Responsibilities will focus on serving clients in the Creative department who service affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers. Duties may also include prosecution of copyright infringement actions throughout the U.S. (including supervising outside counsel); prosecution of collection arbitrations and obtaining and enforcing judgments throughout the country (including supervising outside counsel); providing advice and comment on and/or drafting contracts the company enters into with third-party vendors; providing advice and counsel to other departments including Licensing on copyright, contract and other legal issues.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Manages estate files so as to effect an orderly transition from the deceased affiliate to his/her successor.
• Reviews for accuracy and completeness and alters as needed agreements with estates, heirs and other successors of deceased affiliates prepared by attorneys, assistants and paralegals.
• Interfaces with the Creative department on issues of copyright termination and renewal.
• Administers estate withholding database; assigns and reviews progress on estates and encourages movement of matters.
• Addresses issues involved in royalty assignments and bank loans against BMI royalties.
• Supervises handling of levies and garnishments and child support orders and analyzes and decides legal issues in regard to them.
• Investigates/resolves issues arising from the change in personal status (such as divorce) of a BMI-affiliated songwriter or composer.
• Investigates disputes between or among songwriters, composers and music publishers and takes such steps as are necessary to protect the Company.
• Prosecutes and manages numerous copyright infringement actions throughout the U.S., including drafting motion and discovery papers, negotiating settlements, reviewing song ownership documentation, attending settlement conferences and supervising outside counsel.
• Prosecutes and manages numerous collection arbitrations involving BMI licensed radio and TV stations, including supervising collection attorneys throughout the U.S. and negotiating settlements.
• Provides advice on and/or drafts contracts between BMI and outside vendors.
• Some supervisory responsibilities.
• Supports our BMI Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. In addition, fulfilling continuing legal education requirements is also required.
• Minimum 5 years legal experience, at least a portion of which should be in private practice in a law firm. Should have a background in litigation, including researching and drafting of briefs and memoranda and motion practice. Prior knowledge of copyright law and/or music industry or broadcasting experience is preferred. Prior experience working on behalf of or for a music publisher is highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze business problems from a legal and practical perspective
• Ability to manage many projects at once and to prioritize them
• Ability to negotiate authoritatively and persuasively
• Ability to work cooperatively with other company executives in different areas
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Admission to the New York State bar or Tennessee State Bar is required. License as Notary Public is desired.