LA-Based Music Transactions & Business Affairs Counsel

APG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

APG is seeking an Attorney, Legal & Business Affairs in Los Angeles, CA. This role reports to the EVP/Head of Legal & Business Affairs and requires in-person presence at least four days a week.

The attorney will draft and negotiate recording and publishing agreements, advise on IP matters, manage deal flow, and support deal structuring with the A&R and business affairs teams. Candidates should have a JD, active California Bar status, and at least 3 years of experience in entertainment law,

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Active California State Bar membership or eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience at an entertainment law firm or in-house at a music company.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate recording and publishing agreements and other music industry contracts.
• Advise on copyright and other intellectual property matters for the label and publishing company.
• Manage deal flow and maintain organized deal files and contract tracking systems.
• Support business affairs and A&R teams on deal structuring, business points, and talent negotiations.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to A&Rs and staff on a broad range of business, corporate, and operational matters.

Skills

Leadership

Music transactions

Technology focus

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

APG is seeking an Attorney, Legal & Business Affairs in Los Angeles, CA. This role reports to the EVP/Head of Legal & Business Affairs and requires in-person presence at least four days a week.

The attorney will draft and negotiate recording and publishing agreements, advise on IP matters, manage deal flow, and support deal structuring with the A&R and business affairs teams. Candidates should have a JD, active California Bar status, and at least 3 years of experience in entertainment law,