Legal Counsel - Music

TL;DR

Legal Counsel - Music: Structuring and negotiating complex digital licensing agreements for a global music platform with an accent on music rights, intellectual property, and commercial partnerships. Focus on advising stakeholders across various teams, identifying risks, and navigating legal developments in the dynamic music industry.

Location: Hybrid in New York, USA. The role requires eligibility to work in the US, with US-specific benefits such as a 401k program.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with progressive tools, services, and resources, connecting artists and fans through music.

What you will do

• Structure and negotiate digital licensing agreements with record labels, publishers, collecting societies, and PROs.
• Negotiate and draft marketing, partnership, and joint venture agreements with commercial partners and music industry stakeholders.
• Advise internal teams (Music, Marketing, Creator services, Royalty Operations, Finance, Product) on contractual obligations and restrictions.
• Provide legal consultancy on music law questions, track legal developments, and advise on intellectual property rights issues (copyright, trademark).
• Identify and analyze potential risks related to content distribution, reputational issues, and contractual matters.
• Lead pre-litigation efforts in investigating, analyzing, and responding to various claims.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in music and intellectual property licensing.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and an active, in good standing bar license in the U.S. or an equivalent foreign jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of the global digital music rights landscape and substantial experience in negotiating international digital license agreements.
• Expertise in music industry transactions, artificial intelligence, and Web 3.0 technologies affecting music rights.
• Proven ability to negotiate domestic and international commercial contracts, with working knowledge of the Music Modernization Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Ideally one or more other European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work culture with hybrid options available across offices in the US, Germany, and the UK.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
• Robust 401k program and Employee Equity Plan.
• Generous professional development allowance and a Creativity and Wellness benefit.
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy (up to 35 days PTO annually).
• 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing) to welcome newborns, adopted, and foster children.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a community where everyone’s voice is respected.