About the Role
Join a team dedicated to supporting music creators. This role involves providing high-level legal counsel and business affairs support within an innovative environment that blends the resources of a global music corporation with the creative spirit of an independent label.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel to internal departments in civil, copyright, collective management, competition, trademark, IT, and corporate law.
- Draft and negotiate artist, band acquisition, licensing, and broadcasting rights agreements.
- Manage judicial and administrative proceedings in collaboration with external counsel.
- Oversee legal administration tasks related to contract management.
Requirements
- Two successfully completed German state law examinations (Staatsexamen).
- In-depth knowledge of civil, commercial, and copyright law.
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in word processing and office software applications.
- Strong team player with flexibility, resilience, reliability, and a quick grasp of complex issues.
Skills
- Civil Law
- Copyright Law
- Collective Management Law
- Competition Law
- Trademark Law
- IT Law
- Corporate Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Administration
Location
- Berlin
- Hamburg
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work options
- Up to 20 days of work from abroad per year
Experience Level
- Several years of professional experience in relevant legal fields
Education Level
- Two state law examinations
Benefits
- 30 days of vacation plus additional days at the end of the year
- Individual professional development opportunities
- In-house health initiatives including massages, yoga, and mental health support
- Regular events with insights into the music industry
- Deutschlandticket
- Jobrad (company bike scheme)
- Lunch card
- Spotify account
About the Company
- Warner Music
- Global music corporation with the creative spirit of an independent label
Equal Opportunity
- We celebrate diversity and value an environment where everyone feels respected and appreciated.
- We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- We do not require photos, age, marital status, or origin information in applications.
