General Counsel, Music Licensing & Business Affairs

Force Inspection Services; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Learning & Development

Onsite amenities & events

Snacks & Meals

Casual Dress

Hybrid Work Options

Profit Sharing Opportunity

Job summary

Musora Media seeks a General Counsel to lead its music licensing, rights strategy, and commercial legal matters. You will build and lead the legal function, negotiate master recordings, publishing, synchronization, and educational rights, and guide product and business partnerships.

You will advise the executive team on licensing structures, privacy, IP, and governance, while managing external counsel and maintaining scalable contracts and templates. This is a hybrid role based in Abbotsford, BC.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar admission in good standing with a Canadian law society or equivalent.
• Significant post-call/post-qualification legal experience, ideally in-house and/or at a law firm.
• Direct experience negotiating music licensing agreements with publishers, labels, CMOs/PROs, or rights holders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate music licensing agreements across multiple rights and use cases.
• Lead licensing strategy, frameworks, templates, and playbooks to scale contracts.
• Advise on product features, AI-enabled tools, and new distribution models regarding IP.
• Manage external counsel and rights advisors; oversee dispute handling and compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations on reporting, royalties, and audits.

Skills

Music licensing

Contract negotiation

Legal strategy

Communication

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (Canada/US)

Job description

• Location 107-31265 WHEEL AVE,ABBOTSFORD, BC, V2T 6H2,Canada
• Base Pay $170,000.00 - $270,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Product
• Employee Type Full Time

Hi, I'm Jame , President and CPO at Musora Media.

At Musora, we're on a mission to create a world where everyone can play music and we are looking for our first General Counsel to help shape the future of music education. We want you to build and lead our legal functions from the ground up. You'll lead our music licensing strategy while serving as a trusted legal partner across the business, helping us innovate, grow, and protect the creators and music that make our products possible.

We are conducting parallel searches for either General Counsel, Music Licensing and Business Affairs role or a Music Licensing Agent . Only one position will be filled.

Requirements

What You’ll Do (Key Duties):

Music licensing and rights strategy

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating music licensing agreements, including agreements involving master recordings, musical compositions/publishing rights, synchronization rights, mechanical/reproduction rights, performance/communication rights, digital product use, audiovisual content, educational use, social/media use, and other rights needed for Musora’s business.

Negotiating with music publishers, record labels, collective management organizations, performance rights organizations, copyright administrators, independent artists, managers, estates, distributors, and other rights holders or representatives.

Supporting the licensing of music for lessons, song-based learning experiences, artist performances, educational videos, practice tools, app features, marketing campaigns, live or recorded events, social content, paid media, partnerships, and new product formats.

Advising internal teams on what rights are needed for specific uses of music and what uses are permitted under existing agreements.

Developing practical licensing frameworks that balance speed, cost, rights-holder relationships, student experience, and legal risk.

Creating and maintaining template agreements, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, approval workflows, and scalable contract processes.

Partnering with Finance and Operations on royalty reporting, usage reporting, minimum guarantees, advances, renewals, audit rights, payment obligations, and contract compliance.

Helping build and maintain a reliable rights-management system so Musora can track what has been cleared, where it can be used, for how long, in which territories, and under what conditions.

Managing music-related disputes, claims, takedown requests, rights conflicts, and escalations.

Supervising music licensing outside counsel, clearance specialists, or other external advisors where needed.

Product, content, and intellectual property counselling

Advising on copyright, trademark, publicity rights, personality rights, moral rights, fair dealing/fair use considerations, rights of privacy, and related issues.

Supporting new product features and business models that involve music, video, lessons, user engagement, creator content, AI-enabled tools, community features, or new distribution channels.

Drafting and negotiating talent, instructor, artist, creator, production, release, work-made-for-hire, collaboration, and content acquisition agreements.

Reviewing marketing, brand, and promotional initiatives for legal risk.

Supporting enforcement and protection of Musora’s intellectual property, brand assets, curriculum, content, and proprietary materials.

Advising teams in plain language so non-lawyers can make informed decisions without unnecessary friction.

General counsel and commercial legal leadership

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, agency agreements, partnership agreements, sponsorships, distribution arrangements, affiliate agreements, contractor agreements, NDAs, and other business contracts.

Advising leadership on legal strategy, risk allocation, dispute resolution, governance, corporate matters, insurance, compliance, and business operations.

Supporting privacy, data protection, consumer protection, subscription, advertising, e-commerce, and online platform compliance.

Managing employment-law matters in partnership with People & Culture and outside counsel.

Creating practical legal policies, templates, training, and processes that help the business move faster with more confidence.

Selecting, managing, and controlling spend with outside counsel.

Helping Musora decide when to take risk, when to slow down, and when to build a better system.

What We’re Looking For (Who you are; skills, knowledge, abilities and more!):

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

Law degree and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society, U.S. state bar, or equivalent legal qualification in the jurisdiction where you practice.

Significant post-call/post-qualification legal experience, ideally including both law firm and in-house experience.

Direct, hands-on experience negotiating music licensing agreements is required.

Experience drafting and negotiating agreements involving music publishers, record labels, CMOs/PROs, copyright administrators, independent artists, or similar music rights holders.

Strong understanding of music copyright, music publishing, master rights, digital music licensing, and the commercial dynamics of the music industry.

Ability to advise on licensing structures for digital platforms, video content, educational content, subscription products, marketing uses, and new product features.

Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Comfort operating as the first or sole internal lawyer in a fast-moving company.

Ability to give clear, practical advice to business teams without over-lawyering.

• Strong judgment, ownership, discretion, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, triage risk, and build scalable systems from scratch.

Hiring Process:

• Application
• Initial Interview with P&C
• C‑Suite Meet & Greet
• Reference Check
• Offer

Why you’ll love working here

First and foremost, we hope you’re excited about the work itself, what you’re building, who you’re building it with, and the impact you’re making. We’re passionate about our mission and values, and we’re looking for people who feel the same.

That said, we also offer some great perks to make your day-to-day even better:

• Extended Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including prescriptions, dental, vision, and mental health support for full-time, permanent team members—because your well-being matters.
• Paid Time Off: We value rest and recovery. Taking time away from work is essential, and we fully support it.
• Career Growth: Join a growing company with ambitious goals, where there’s real opportunity to develop and advance your career.
• Learning & Development: We invest in your growth through Gallup‑Clifton Strengths coaching, workshops, and tailored learning opportunities to help you build on what you do best.
• Onsite Amenities & Events: Enjoy onsite parking, a gym, sauna, and regular team events, and be part of a fun, connected workplace.
• Snacks & Meals: Stay fueled with our lunch program, coffee, tea, and a stocked beer/kombucha fridge.
• Casual Dress: Come as you are. Wear what makes you comfortable (business suits optional).
• Hybrid Work Options: Work from our Abbotsford, BC head office or in a hybrid setup, depending on your role. Hybrid roles include regular in-office time.
• Profit Sharing Opportunity: We offer profit sharing tied to company performance. When revenue goals are met, employees share in the rewards of the business's success.

About Musora Media

Musora is a team of builders and creators passionate about making music education accessible and engaging through technology. We move fast, adapt constantly, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in music learning.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership, and are always looking to grow, you’ll fit right in. We hire based on talent, qualifications, and the value you bring. We’re committed to a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.

We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Just let us know what you need. To be considered for permanent roles, you must be eligible to work in Canada. While we can’t sponsor visas for all positions, our People & Culture team can support work visa renewals where possible.|

All offers are contingent on successful background checks and employment verification.