Payday Music Publishing/Helix Records are hiring a Manager, Business & Legal Affairs to support the General Counsel & SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, as well as other members of the company, and to help grow and manage our catalogue of artists and music-related content. We’re looking for someone with the enthusiasm and passion to bring music into peoples’ lives across the globe.

Candidates must have a strong legal background, be comfortable working autonomously on a wide variety of music-related agreements and be experienced and quick with drafting and closing recording agreements and publishing agreements. The position will be based in the company’s central London office.

Responsibilities

– Draft, review, negotiate and manage a large volume of a variety of agreements including, without limitation, recording agreements, music publishing agreements, producer agreements, side artist agreements, sample license agreements, video production agreements, label waivers, independent contractor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

– Effectively manage relationships with artists, artist management teams and attorneys on a worldwide basis.

– Advise internal teams regarding contractual obligations and restrictions, including advising on litigation and pre-litigation claims and matters.

– Create deal summaries and maintain and otherwise administer proprietary company systems.

– Counsel internal departments and senior management on day-to-day business and legal issues and strategies.

– Regularly update and manage agreement templates.

– Balance, prioritize and coordinate a high volume of diverse and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

Minimum qualifications

– BA (Hons) degree

– Qualified to practice as a Solicitor in the UK, but not essential depending on prior experience and other qualifications.

– Minimum 2 years of legal experience in an entertainment company or related law practice.

– Experience in a business affairs position in the music industry a plus.

– Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills required.