Director Business Legal Affairs Job at Big Machine Label Group, Nashville, TN

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  • Big Machine Label Group
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Department: Business & Legal Affairs

Direct Report: EVP, Business & Legal Affairs

Position Overview

As Director, Business & Legal Affairs, you will be responsible for the review, negotiation and

drafting of agreements for the company’s record label and music publishing businesses, as well

as providing counsel in connection with its day-to-day operations and activities.

Essential Job Functions

o 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

o Draft related approval memos and contract summaries

o Advise other departments regarding contractual obligations and restrictions

o Review artwork, label copy, videos, advertising and other assets and materials

o Identify and analyze risks related to company’s distribution of content and other business activities

o Counsel Finance, Royalties and Rights Management departments with respect to contractual

interpretation and clearance-related issues

o Investigate and respond to claims as necessary

Requirements

o JD from a top law school

o Authorization to practice law in Tennessee

o 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

o Strong drafting, negotiating, analytical and organizational skills

o In depth understanding of law applicable to the music business

Other Skills/Abilities

o Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

o Strong interpersonal skills

o Excellent oral and written communication skills

o Superior attention to detail

o Music industry experience preferred

o Ability to handle a high-volume workload efficiently

o Ability to work in a small, fast-paced department

o Ability to balance competing priorities

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties

as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Tags

Contract work,

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