Senior Legal Advisor: Music Industry & IP Strategy

Southern African Music Right Organisation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier music rights organization in Johannesburg is looking for a seasoned legal professional to provide strategic legal support. Candidates must have an LLB degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and 3 years in the music industry. Responsibilities include managing copyright infringements, negotiating contracts, and providing legal opinions. The organization values integrity, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of music industry experience.
• 1 year of compliance/risk management experience preferred.
• Ability to manage stakeholders (attorneys, legal consultants, service providers).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of copyright law is preferable.
• Experience with employment law matters is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal support to the business.
• Partner with other departments to improve legal services.
• Assist the General Manager of Legal Services.
• Manage copyright infringement actions.
• Oversee contract negotiation, vetting, drafting and management.
• Provide legal opinions and advice.

Skills

Accuracy

Integrity

Self-confidence

Resilience

Problem-solving ability

Goal-setting ability

Professional knowledge

Action orientation

Time-management

Analytical thinking ability

Education

LLB degree

Postgraduate qualification such as LLM

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet packages

Job description

A premier music rights organization in Johannesburg is looking for a seasoned legal professional to provide strategic legal support. Candidates must have an LLB degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and 3 years in the music industry. Responsibilities include managing copyright infringements, negotiating contracts, and providing legal opinions. The organization values integrity, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.