Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. Backed by Accel, Kleiner Perkins and Norwest.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in music publishing and copyright licensing to join our Legal Licensing Team. In this role, you will partner closely with Business Affairs, Finance, and Product teams to structure, negotiate, draft complex licensing agreements with CMOs, PROs, and music publishers, and advise on the legal frameworks governing the use of musical works across Spotify’s service.
What they're looking for
- Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house counsel experience, including substantial transactional experience in music publishing
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements between digital services and music publishing rights holders, including CMOs and major and independent publishers
- Strong commercial acumen with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and timely counsel to cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment andmmanage multiple high-stakes negotiations simultaneously
- You have strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly
- You embody Spotify’s values and demonstrate a Growth Mindset
More about this role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in music publishing and copyright licensing to join our Legal Licensing Team. In this role, you will partner closely with Business Affairs, Finance, and Product teams to structure, negotiate, draft complex licensing agreements with CMOs, PROs, and music publishers, and advise on the legal frameworks governing the use of musical works across Spotify’s service.
- Provide strategic and tactical legal advice on music publishing and copyright matters, translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance.
- Partner with Business Affairs to structure, draft, and negotiate music CMO, PRO, and publishing licensing agreements.
- Advise on compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations relating to the exploitation of musical works across digital platforms.
- Advise on new features, market launches, and commercial initiatives in light of existing rights frameworks.
- Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house counsel experience, including substantial transactional experience in music publishing.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements between...
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