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AMRA – Senior Director, Legal (UK) – Music Business Worldwide

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Senior Director, Legal
at AMRA
London

AMRA is a leading player in the music industry, dedicated to transforming the way music is licensed, distributed, and monetized. We are looking for a Senior Legal Director to join our dynamic team and continue driving our industry-leading initiatives forward.

The successful candidate will be >7 years PQE and lead an experienced in-house commercial team to support our international licensing and client agreements.


WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A LEGAL DIRECTOR AT AMRA?
  • Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies that align with our business goals, with a focus on digital licensing, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance.
  • Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for complex licensing agreements, partnerships, and other legal arrangements, ensuring favourable terms for the company.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks across various business functions, providing proactive advice and solutions.
  • Compliance: Stay updated on industry regulations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards, particularly in the digital music space.
  • Where relevant, act as an advisor, trainer, and approver QWE [Qualifying Work Experience] for AMRA’s Legal employees
  • Working with outsourced legal support to manage workload and priorities as appropriate

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in the music industry, specifically in performing rights organizations (PRO) or music publishing. Direct experience with digital licensing is highly preferred.
  • Experience gained in-house and/or in private practice of advising on IP commercial, data, licensing, privacy and international law.
  • Legal Expertise: Strong background in contract law, intellectual property, and entertainment law, with a track record of successful negotiations and legal strategy development.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the music industry landscape, including emerging trends, technologies, and legal challenges.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the company’s long-term vision and growth objectives.
  • Work Ethic: A motivated and driven individual who is passionate about driving positive change in the music industry, and willing to work hard to achieve our goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to build strong relationships.

WHY CHOOSE US?

AMRA is the first of its kind, a rapidly growing global digital music collection society, built on technology and trust. We maximise value for songwriters and publishers in today’s digital age while providing the highest level of transparency and efficiency. Through cutting edge technology and a direct global digital collections model, AMRA is able to optimise digital revenue collections across all platforms, with full transparency to its clients.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. AMRA is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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