Warner Music Group · 2 months ago
Director, Legal & Business Affairs - INTL
USA - New York - 1633 Broadway
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
2+ years expWarner Music Group is a global collective of music makers and music lovers, and they are seeking a Director of Legal and Business Affairs for their New York City office. This role involves providing legal advice for international operations, negotiating complex agreements, and supporting the company's strategic decisions in the music publishing industry.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Draft and Negotiate Agreements: Develop, draft, and negotiate a diverse set of sophisticated commercial agreements, including international sub-publishing agreements
Offer Cross-Border Legal Assistance: Communicate with Warner Chappell’s global offices to coordinate projects, enforce company policies, and provide mentorship on copyright and related legal issues
Support with Catalog Acquisitions: Collaborate with in-house and external legal experts and other consultants to support catalog acquisitions and corporate deals
Advise Internal Teams: Counsel and collaborate with colleagues (including our Administration, Digital, and Finance teams) to answer questions, shepherd projects, manage risk, and ensure compliance with corporate, contractual, and legal obligations
Stay updated: Keep track of and report on technological advancements, laws, court rulings, and other legal changes impacting the realm of music publishing
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to practice law in New York State as Registered In-House Counsel) and in good standing
2-5 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on entertainment law
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across different cultures and time zones in a manner consistent with our Code of Conduct and core values
Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Preferred
Direct experience in the music publishing industry
Familiarity with U.S. and international copyright law and the structure and economics of licensing and collecting societies
Experience negotiating sub-publishing or administration agreements
Understanding of M&A and corporate law
Foreign language proficiency
Company
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is a music company with the interests of recording and publishing music and artist services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.74MKey Investors
Tencent Music Entertainment
2021-10-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.74M
2020-06-15Post Ipo Equity
2011-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Max Lousada
CEO, Recorded Music, WMG & Chairman and CEO
Robert Kyncl
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Digital Music News
2026-01-22
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