Assistant Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs
Sony Music
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/26/2019 1:50:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Orchard is looking for Assistant Counsel – Business & Legal Affairs to join our talented Legal team.
Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating label distribution and artist services agreements, including amendments to and extensions of existing contracts. This is a responsible legal position that requires specialized knowledge throughout all facets of the music business. Candidate must be organized, detail-oriented and thorough, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once. The ideal candidate would have a thorough knowledge of intellectual property and copyright law and licensing practices as they pertain to sound recordings, as well as experience with distribution contracts.
• Drafting, negotiating and signing label distribution deals.
• Drafting, negotiating and signing artist services deals.
• Working with legal resources globally to refine and update standard contract forms.
• Drafting, negotiating and signing amendments and extensions to all of the above, as needed.
Qualifications
• Law Degree and two (2) years of experience in a similar position and industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and copyright law and licensing practices, as they pertain to sound recordings.
• Highly organized with an ability to track and prioritize a high volume of projects and adjust to changing priorities.