Music Counsel

Fox • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $114,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

FOX Corporation is seeking a music attorney to join its Music Business & Legal Affairs department, reporting to the Vice President of Music Business & Legal Affairs. The Music Business & Legal Affairs team is responsible for advising the various clients across FOX Corporation, including Sports and Entertainment, on a wide array of media, music and entertainment issues. This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week in Century City, CA offices

Requirements

• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be registered in-house counsel in California
• 2+ years of experience as counsel in a film/tv music business affairs department or 1+ year of full time music law experience at a law firm
• Solid understanding of the film/tv music business, including the roles of music publishers, labels, and collection societies
• Strong background in the area of copyright law (US and foreign) and intellectual property matters
• High level of professionalism, with an ability to manage high transactional volume in a deadline-intensive environment
• Collaborative work style and excellent interpersonal skills, willing to respond quickly and effectively to client concerns, questions, and issues
• Self-reliant and well-organized, maintaining attention to detail and taking responsibility for new projects
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity, with an ability to adapt to new challenges and changing circumstances
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review and analyze music licensing agreements to maintain consistent terms of use across multiple business divisions and platforms
• Negotiate, draft, review, and analyze music agreements for songwriters, performer, producers, mixers, and other talent
• Establish procedures and maintain status reports respecting music licenses and engagements for various sports and entertainment programs
• Provide accurate and timely advice to client groups - including production, marketing, and digital groups- regarding music rights, clearances, union and society issues respecting the use of content on their platforms
• Assist with soundtrack distribution agreements and related royalty obligations
• Provide general advice and support concerning intellectual property rights, music publishing and royalty collection matters
• Maintain the integrity of business practices and policies

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• View more detail about FOX Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees