Senior Counsel, Music Licensing & Member Affairs

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing contribution

Generous time-off

Company holidays

Volunteer time off

Disability insurance

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Pet health insurance

Job summary

ASCAP in New York is seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel to support the Business & Legal Affairs and Membership Departments with member affiliations, distributions, and drafting songwriter and composer agreements.

This hybrid role reports to the SVP and is based at the ASCAP New York headquarters, requiring a NY-licensed JD and strong drafting/negotiation skills to support cross-departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required and NY bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years (Counsel) or 5 years (Senior Counsel) in law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience in the music business or other creative field a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop highly effective working relationships externally and internally.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, close and day-to-day manage all long-form member agreements, NDAs, letters of direction and amendments.
• Provide legal support for ASCAP’s Repertory and Distribution Departments regarding rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assist GMS and MIRS teams with escalated complex member transactions and distribution issues.
• Support estate matters by reviewing documents and designating successors.
• Support SVP in executing strategy to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Handle special legal projects as assigned by senior staff.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

ASCAP in New York is seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel to support the Business & Legal Affairs and Membership Departments with member affiliations, distributions, and drafting songwriter and composer agreements.

This hybrid role reports to the SVP and is based at the ASCAP New York headquarters, requiring a NY-licensed JD and strong drafting/negotiation skills to support cross-departmental initiatives.