Music Publishing Business Affairs Director

2 months ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Concord Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business and Legal Affairs Director to join our Music Publishing team at Concord. As a key member of our digital business team, you will be responsible for providing legal and business affairs support in connection with the digital business activities for our music publishing division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review, draft, and manage the execution of various music publishing rights agreements with digital and new media services, including prospective licenses and prior use settlements.
  • Assist with the identification, deal structuring, and execution of new licensing opportunities in furtherance of our digital business strategy.
  • Help with rights enforcement activities, including working with outside litigation counsel, drafting cease & desist notices, and managing DMCA takedown initiatives.
  • Provide day-to-day business and legal affairs support to the publishing and shared services departments related to our music publishing licensing activities in the U.S.
  • Maintain and regularly update our standard licensing form agreements, best practices, and processes in accordance with our policies.
  • Work with shared services (including copyright, revenue tracking, and licensing teams) to ensure compliance of the direct blanket and full catalog license agreements, including in connection with the onboarding of major catalog acquisitions.
  • Stay up-to-date and advise senior management on digital music rights and related copyright matters in North and South America, including Section 115 of the U.S. Copyright Act, the Digital Millennial Copyright Act (DMCA), U.S. copyright rulings related to content created using AI tools, and any other copyright law, related regulations, and any relevant treaties which may impact the exploitation of music publishing rights in the Americas.
  • Report (and provide support) to the VP, Legal & Business Affairs in New York, who oversees the global digital business for the publishing division.
Requirements
  • J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law school and ability to practice law in New York, California, Florida, or Tennessee.
  • At least 3-4 years drafting and negotiating complex music publishing and new media licensing agreements.
  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, handle complex transactions involving new media and experimental use cases, and produce practical and creative solutions.
  • Strong understanding of the purpose of the digital business team and desire to represent songwriters and music rightsholders in the new media/technology environment.
  • Great business judgment and extensive knowledge of the digital music business and U.S. copyright law, with some familiarity with and interest in international copyright laws and treaties.
  • The ideal candidate is conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
About Concord

Concord is the independent, worldwide leader in the development, acquisition, and management of recorded music, music publishing, and theatrical performance rights. We have a diverse and vibrant roster of active recording artists, composers, and songwriters, and a vast and historic catalog of works by some of the most treasured names in music history.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that diversity, inclusion, and equity are paramount for the creation of music, theater, and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures.

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