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Director/Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs

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Job Description

At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we're immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we're committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. We are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title

Director/Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs (title commensurate with experience)

Team

Our team is a close-knit group of passionate music attorneys who handle the business and legal issues related to the creation, distribution, monetization, and marketing of our artists' music. We work directly with every department at the label, including A&R, marketing, artist development, PR, royalties, finance, and sales, to negotiate record deals for Atlantic's entire roster.

Your role

This is a key role on Atlantic Music Group's Business & Legal Affairs team, and an opportunity to join one of the groups that is shaping the future of the music business. You'll use your expertise to structure and negotiate a wide variety of complex music agreements, providing crucial legal and business guidance across the label. Your work will directly support our artists and help bring their music to the world.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of complex music industry agreements, including “360” recording agreements, label deals, profit split deals, and various types of licenses.
• Liaise with all other departments to answer questions and ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Review artwork, audiovisual materials, and marketing materials to identify potential legal issues and assess risks.
• Provide advice to the Audit and Finance departments on contractual interpretation and audit strategy.
• Review royalty statements for major artists to ensure accuracy.
• Manage claims and outside counsel as needed.

About you

• You have experience as a practicing lawyer.
• You have experience negotiating recording agreements or other relevant transactional experience.
• You have proven, strong contract drafting skills.
• You have experience handling complex business and legal issues.
• You are a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Nice to have

• Music and/or contract law experience.

About us

Warner Music Group is home to multiple labels and a renowned publishing company. We champion emerging artists and global superstars alike. Our brands include Warner Chappell Music, ADA, and WMX, among others. Warner Music Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for all.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

How to apply

Love this job and want to apply? Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import your profile information but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away; we're reviewing all resumes to find the best people for WMG.

Important: This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and strong working relationships.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual base pay depends on experience and business needs. The pay range may change at any time.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Links to relevant documents: 2025 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf · EVerify Participation Poster.pdf · Right To Work .pdf

This description reflects the position on the posting date and is subject to change. Some sections such as location and compensation may be updated as needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Entertainment Providers, Musicians, and Book and Periodical Publishing

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Location

Beverly Hills, CA

Salary

$200,000.00-$250,000.00

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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