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Senior Legal Counsel (Legal Licensing and Business Development)

Spotify
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

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. 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.

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
  • 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.

    Salary : $198,441 - $283,487

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