Senior Music Licensing Counsel, Original Content

Apple Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Culver City, CA is seeking a Music Contract Specialist to support the Original Content Legal & Studio Affairs team in negotiating music licenses and drafting contracts for Apple's original video projects worldwide.

You will collaborate with legal, finance, production, and creative teams, handle complex negotiation timelines, and help manage deal structures from development through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience drafting, negotiating and managing music, new media, television and film contracts.
• Experience with synchronization licenses for television, film and trailers or other marketing/promotional spots.
• Strong contract management experience, ideally at a major studio or streaming service.

Skills

Music licensing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Production agreements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Apple Inc. in Culver City, CA is seeking a Music Contract Specialist to support the Original Content Legal & Studio Affairs team in negotiating music licenses and drafting contracts for Apple's original video projects worldwide.

You will collaborate with legal, finance, production, and creative teams, handle complex negotiation timelines, and help manage deal structures from development through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk management.