What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Business Affairs (Hybrid) position at Broadcast Music, Inc.?

POSITION SUMMARY : This role plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of the Business Affairs function for BMI’s General Licensing team. Strategizes, negotiates, and advises on various other licensing matters including support for BMI’s media and digital sales teams. Supports or handles the evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and implementing of business agreements and supervises deals. Ascertains and prioritizes the deal considerations from various internal stakeholders, and communicates and champions best practices, operating in and being an advocate for the best interests of the company.

LOCATION : Nashville, TN office. BMI has transitioned back to working in the office on a regular hybrid schedule. At present, most team members are expected in the office three (3) days a week. Decisions regarding future transitions will take place in phases as BMI continues to closely monitor COVID-19 as employee safety is our priority.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Serves as a strategic legal partner of the business affairs function for BMI’s General Licensing team.
Participates in the General Licensing sales process, including being the “legal voice” in negotiations.
Applies legal expertise with the intention of closing sales deals before BMI explores its legal options.
Oversees the continuous improvement of standard sales terms for all General Licensing markets.
Provides legal and business affairs support for BMI’s media and digital sales teams as needed.
Supports BMI’s rate court litigation within Licensing and liaises with BMI’s Legal department on other matters upon request.
Leads the creation of new license terms and new license agreements for newly identified markets
Advises the customer relations team on interpretation and enforcement of legal obligations.
Liaises with BMI’s Legal department when exploring BMI’s legal options.
Participates in other negotiations between BMI and licensees in media licensing and digital licensing, including drafting license agreements and other related agreements, including NDAs. Supports the preparation of customer, market and other analyses prior to and during negotiations. Identifies and addresses novel or unique legal issues as they arise.
Advises the Vice President, Business Affairs, Licensing, the Senior Vice President, Licensing, and other Licensing senior leadership on legal and business affairs matters.
Participates in company strategic initiatives.
Provides advice and counsel on copyright, contract, and other legal issues relating to Licensing matters as needed.
Researches and drafts business and legal memoranda on matters of importance to BMI.
Interacts with other BMI attorneys and BMI management with respect to own areas of responsibility.
Works effectively with outside counsel from time-to-time.
Keeps up to date on the latest developments in digital and media industry trends and applicable laws and regulations.
Additional project responsibilities as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance.
Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelors degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience :

Minimum four years’ transactional legal experience, either in private practice in a law firm or as in-house counsel.

Business affairs experience in a music company or IP transactions preferred.

Knowledge of copyright law and / or music industry, digital, or media broadcasting experience preferred.

Experience working in a cross-functional or cross-departmental role is helpful.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent judgment, strategic sensibility, and a pragmatic approach to getting deals done in a complex business and legal environment.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

Ability to analyze business problems from a legal and practical perspective.

Ability to think strategically within a complex business and legal environment.

Ability to independently solicit the advice and input of different stakeholders across the company as necessary and appropriate

Ability to be detail-oriented and produce work free of mistakes without oversight.

Ability to manage many projects at once and to prioritize them.

Strong negotiation skills.

Strong initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently

Ability to work cooperatively with other company executives.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Flexibility for occasional travel.

Ability to work overtime as needed.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Admitted to the Tennessee State Bar or other State Bar with eligibility to register as in-house counsel in Tennessee.

Fulfills completion of any continuing legal education requirements.

SALARY RANGE : The specific base salary offered to a successful applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. The position may also be eligible for one or more performance-based bonuses. In addition to cash compensation, BMI offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees, as described below.

What We Give to You :

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation and paid sick / personal time

12 paid calendar holidays

Paid volunteer time off

Summer hours that offer more time for fun in the sun

Company paid life insurance

Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

Tuition assistance for qualified team members

Commuter benefits (New York)

Amazing and engaging culture

Employee Resource Groups

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.

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