Paralegal & Copyright Specialist- MNRK (Nashville)

17 hours ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States MNRK Music Group Full time

MNRK Music Group is looking for a Paralegal & Copyright Specialist to join our team in Nashville. As the Paralegal & Copyright Specialist you will provide essential administrative support to the Business & Legal Affairs department, facilitating smooth operations and safeguarding the legal and financial interests of the company and its artists.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Managing copyright registration processes for new releases and catalog titles by entering timely and accurate details into internal databases and to the US Copyright Office.
  • Supporting the resolution of rights disputes and inquiries, including addressing neighboring rights and takedown requests/DMCA complaints on digital service providers.
  • Assisting to draft and review a variety of music industry agreements, including recording, publishing, licensing, and artist contracts, under the direction of counsel.
  • Tracking and managing contract deadlines, obligations, deliverables, advance triggering events, and recoupment positions within legal databases and internal platforms.
  • Preparing and circulating comprehensive deal summaries to relevant teams.
  • Serving as the go-to person to receive, assess, and respond to Business & Legal Affairs inquiries, directing matters to appropriate counsel as needed.
  • Serving as a central point of coordination for the Business Affairs team and Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical files and updating systems.
  • Liaising with various internal departments (e.g., A&R, Copyright, Finance, Production, Royalties) to ensure smooth operations and proper administration of contracts and related deliverables.
  • Assisting with music clearance processes and cue sheet administration.
  • Stay informed about music industry legal trends and provide updates to the team as needed.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Paralegal Certificate (CP) orbachelor's degree in music business, business administration, or a related field, with an interest in copyright and intellectual property law, or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative, business affairs, or licensing role within the music or entertainment industry or at an entertainment law firm strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of music licensing, contracts, and intellectual property rights.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Familiarity with contract management systems (e.g., ContractSafe), cloud-based document platforms, and databases (e.g., DocuSign, SharePoint) a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to interact professionally and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proactive, adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a hybrid role that will require you to commute to our Nashville office a minimum of three days a week.

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