Description:

Your Role:
You will have the chance to make a significant and tangible contribution to the creation and release of our artists' music. You will lead and oversee all business and legal aspects of the process, from recording to marketing to other activities surrounding artist projects. In a rapidly ever-changing industry, you will be challenged to make the most of your existing skills while driving strategic leadership and policy. The Warner Records culture will challenge you to make the most of your skills while providing ample opportunity to grow as an executive leader!

Here you'll get to:

Negotiate and draft a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including recording, label, license, producer, mixer, soundtrack, termination/release, and merchandise, along with related memos and summaries
Advise and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, international, and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations
Partner with A&R administration regarding clearances, budgets, approvals, and general counseling
Collaborate with Finance to develop deal analyses
Review and vet artwork, label copy, videos, and other assets and materials
Provide counseling and policy guidance regarding the label's content distribution and other business activities
Investigate, analyze, and respond to claims and disputes, including copyright, audit, breach of contract, publicity, and trademark, and coordinate with the corporate legal department regarding dispute resolution strategies
Lead, mentor, and manage junior attorneys, paralegals, and department staff

About You:

You are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about music.
You have a J.D. from top law school plus membership in good standing in one state bar (preferably California).
You have at least 12+ years of post-bar experience, including extensive experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department, in-house legal department, law firm, or similar senior executive experience.
You have outstanding negotiating, drafting, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
You have a proven track record working independently within a team-oriented environment.
You consistently and effectively meet deadlines while working under pressure, managing multiple assignments at any given time, and prioritizing them effectively and appropriately.

We'd love it if you also had:

Strong business and financial knowledge.
In-depth understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity, etc.