We are currently looking for a highly motivated legal and business affairs manager to join FUGA’s Legal team in the Netherlands, UK or US reporting to the Head of Business Affairs
What you do?
- Manage the drafting, negotiation and administration of Content Provider Agreements (including distribution, synch and neighbouring rights agreements) and related documentation, with minimal supervision
- Manage the review, drafting, negotiation and administration of DSP Licences (including for streaming and download stores, UGC services and new digital distribution models), with minimal supervision
- Manage the review, drafting, negotiation and administration of various other agreements (including physical distribution / manufacturing agreements, NDAs and contractor / service provider agreements), with minimal supervision
- Assist with the management of takedown notices, claims and litigation matters
- Assist with the creation of new contract templates and the maintenance of current contract templates
- Maintain and assist with making improvements to internal policies and cross-department collaboration/workflows (particularly with Sales, Licensing, Marketing and Statements departments)
- Respond to day-to-day queries from the FUGA team and generally assist the Head of Business Affairs with FUGA business affairs (including preparing presentations for the BA team)
Requirements
- A law degree with 3-5 years PQE
- At least 3 years’ experience in a legal / business affairs capacity with a label, music distributor or music tech organisation
- Strong negotiator with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects at once and effectively manage priorities
- Proactive approach with a strong inclination to maximise and improve existing workflows and procedures
