Music Law Attorney

Overview

A publicly traded media company is seeking an attorney with over 5 years of experience in Music Law (Media & Entertainment) for an ongoing engagement starting as soon as possible. This role involves partnering closely with creative and business teams to develop and implement music licensing strategies, negotiate key agreements, and support music clearance and exploitation initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for clearing, licensing, and exploiting music across the company’s businesses
• Draft, review, and negotiate various music agreements including work-for-hire agreements, sync and master licenses, composer agreements, production music library agreements, publishing waivers, and AV licenses
• Advise creative and production teams on music usage, copyright risk, licensing requirements, fair use, parody, ephemeral use, and union considerations
• Clear or oversee clearance of master recordings and musical compositions for content initiatives
• Administer and oversee the company’s music catalog, maintain databases of musical assets, and support internal and external licensing opportunities
• Track music usage, licensing, and payments through internal systems, including maintaining tracking grids and cost charts
• Review, revise, and submit cue sheets
• Conduct internal trainings on music rights, copyright issues, cue sheets, and related workflows
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and cross-functional legal colleagues to develop best practices and implement efficient music licensing processes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of music licensing, copyright law, and industry practices
• Established relationships within the music industry are a strong plus
• Tech-savvy with an interest in leveraging databases, AI tools, and workflow software to improve music clearance and licensing processes

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly rate: $110 - $130 per hour (company is open to exploring options outside this range with requisite experience)
• Employment status: W-2 employee through an Employer of Record for the duration of the engagement
• Schedule: Full-time preferred; less than full-time may be considered
• Duration: Ongoing engagement

Location

• Remote position
• Must be able to work West Coast hours