Associate Corporate Counsel, Content and Litigation
About The Position
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE Audible is seeking a smart, experienced, creative and highly motivated Associate Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in a role supporting both Content and Commercial Litigation. The position reports to the Head of Legal, People and Places, is based in Newark, NJ and will be expected to come into the office 5 days per week. It requires the ability to travel on an as needed basis, and to work extended hours when necessary. ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the business, providing day-to-day legal input on business and strategy as well as serving as primary legal support
- Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways
- Manage commercial litigation and government agency investigations
- Draft and evaluate agreements for original audio content production, including rights acquisition, content creation, music licensing, production, performance, and distribution agreements
- Act as production counsel for new productions, collaborating closely with producers and production personnel to address time-sensitive production-related inquiries and ensure timely and cost-effective productions
- Coordinate and communicate with business affairs, finance, legal, and other departments at Audible/Amazon to ensure appropriate handling and escalation of issues, as well as provide advice on international and localization matters for original content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Telecommunications
Education Level
No Education Listed
