Assistant Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

A little bit about our team:

We are a dynamic, diverse and dedicated team of professionals with a passion for music who provide general counseling to Warner Music Latina Inc. across a wide range of business and legal issues. We value hard work, finely tuned listening, and a forward-thinking mindset. We work closely with every department at the label, and we focus on structuring the label's business and legal relationship with each of our artists.

Your role:

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and tangible contribution to the creation and release of our artists' music. You will be directly involved in all business and legal aspects of the process from recording to marketing to other activities surrounding artist projects. In a rapidly and ever-changing industry, you will be challenged to make the most of your existing skills while learning new ones.

Here you'll get to:
• You will assist with drafting a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including video, licenses, producer, mixer, NDAs, waivers and termination/release agreements along with related correspondence (e.g., memos, emails, and letters).
• You will render general assistance to A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, and other departments regarding documents that may be required and approvals that may be needed.
• You will respond on a timely basis to inquiries from internal business units.
• You will support managing deadlines, triggers, files and agreements database.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

About you:
• Fully fluent in English. Spanish is preferred.
• You have a J.D. plus membership in good standing in Florida, New York or California state bars.
• You have at least 1-3 years of post-bar experience preferably in a corporate environment.
• You have the ability to be a self-starter and fast learner. You have great analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• You have a demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a team-oriented environment.
• You are able to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure and can manage multiple assignments and prioritize them effectively and appropriately.

We'd love it if you also had:
• An understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity, etc.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements.

#LI-Hybrid

This position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.

Salary Range

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Links to relevant documents:

2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work .pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8j9n9-18-222-25-95-42 in your application.