Manager – Business and Legal Affairs

Education: J.D., plus admission to the New York bar
3-5 years’ experience working for a law firm or corporation (merchandising company, licensing agency, etc.) negotiating and drafting agreements related to the inbound and outbound licensing of trademarks and/or copyrights
Self-starter who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with good judgment
Must be willing to draft and negotiate agreements outside of previous areas of expertise
Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills; extremely detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Organizes own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction; follow up on assignments until completion
Experience interacting and communicating with all levels of business operations
Music industry knowledge a plus

Under the supervision of a senior attorney, draft, review, negotiate and interpret a range of agreements, including, but not limited to, licensing, talent, artwork acquisitions, services, and procurement-related agreements
Pursue special projects and provide general legal counsel and guidance to the Company as directed by supervisor and/or the Head of Legal & Business Affairs
Serve as a dedicated legal support for internal client groups as assigned and liaising with other internal business units, primarily on entertainment and media-related matters, privacy and cyber security, intellectual property, publicity and privacy rights, and other internal departments
Create deal summaries, maintain and administer day-to-day contractual and operational matters, including preparation letters and memoranda to internal and external clients and presentations to senior-level management, and help maintain the infrastructure, records, and internal systems of the Business & Legal Affairs department in compliance with internal policies
Provide general legal advice and support to the business
Updating form contracts to reflect current practices and policies