Legal Counsel, Business Affairs

Create Music Inc

Remote
Base: $180,000 – $220,000 usd py; bonus/equity: no...
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Music industry legal expertise
Drafting and negotiating complex agreements
Managing high-volume deal flow
** Create Music Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their expanding Legal and Business Affairs team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in music industry law, with the ability to manage complex agreements and support a fast-paced, high-growth environment. **

Job Summary

  • Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company generating over 15 billion music streams monthly and working with superstar artists and major labels.
  • The Legal Counsel role requires independently handling complex music and digital media agreements while partnering closely with internal teams and senior legal leadership.
  • The position offers a salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 USD per year, with final compensation based on experience, skills, and fit.

Matching Summary

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** Create Music Group is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their expanding Legal and Business Affairs team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in music industry law, with the ability to manage complex agreements and support a fast-paced, high-growth environment. **

Salary

Base: $180,000 – $220,000 USD per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Music industry legal expertise
  • Drafting and negotiating complex agreements
  • Managing high-volume deal flow
  • Experience with record labels and publishers
  • Strong legal writing and negotiation skills
  • Google Suite and CRM proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior attorneys
  • In-house music or media experience
  • Supporting high-growth organizations
  • Advising senior business stakeholders
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-starter with strong ownership

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
  • Minimum eight years practicing law
  • Strong prior law firm experience
  • Experience with music-related agreements
  • Knowledge of music industry practices

Work Rights

Admission to at least one U.S. state bar

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