Senior Legal Counsel - Licensing & Business Development

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Counsel with a deep understanding of the business and legal customs in the content and creator space to join our team!

In this role, you will counsel and provide legal support on a variety of matters with a focus on structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements related to the acquisition and distribution of video and audio content (i.e., vodcasts and podcasts).

Spotify's efforts are cutting edge and ever-evolving, so we're looking for an innovative, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver who thrives and embraces a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
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What You'll Do
• Negotiate, draft and advise on a wide range of commercial transactions with a focus on content licensing, acquisition, and distribution agreements.
• Provide guidance to senior executives in support of their objectives and helping shape evolving strategies.
• Provide day-to-day legal support with partnerships and production teams, that includes creative and risk assessments as well as advising on clearances.
• Work cross-functionally across finance, operations, advertising and product teams in furtherance of Spotify's content offering.

Who You Are
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligible to practice law in the US
• 10+ years of experience working in a top-tier entertainment law firm and/or in-house legal department at a social network, or major TV, film, or podcast studio/network.
• Expertise in copyright law and legal issues relating to content licensing and digital distribution.
• Expertise in multifaceted content development and distribution.
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills!
• Team player with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid change.
• Creative problem solver, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously!

Where You'll Be
• This position is located in either New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

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The United States base range for this position is $198,441-$283,487, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6o1m0-3-135-206-166-42 in your application.