Director Business Legal Affairs
Big Machine Label Group - Nashville
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Overview
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.