Legal Counsel, Music Publishing

Spotify

Sydney

5 days ago

Sydney

5 days ago

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Legal Counsel, Music Publishing

Spotify seeks an experienced Legal Counsel for its Legal Licensing team in APAC. The role involves structuring and negotiating complex licensing agreements with music publishers and CMOs, and advising on copyright and licensing matters for the region. Candidates need 6+ years of legal experience with music publishing or copyright law.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Senior

Music Publishing

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid: some in person meetings, but flexibility to work from home

Experience Required

6 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not Applicable

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Music PublishingCopyright LawLicensingContract DraftingLegal ComplianceGovernance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationNegotiationProblem SolvingIndependence

Key Responsibilities

•Provide clear, practical legal advice on music publishing, copyright, and licensing matters across APAC markets
•Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with music publishers and collective management organizations (CMOs)
•Partner closely with Business Affairs and cross-functional teams to support commercial negotiations and strategic initiatives
•Advise on legal implications of new product features, launches, and business models involving musical works
•Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations, copyright laws, and local regulatory frameworks
•Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
•Contribute to scalable legal frameworks that support Spotify's continued growth in the region

Legal CounselMusic PublishingCopyrightLicensingAPACHybridFull-timeSeniorSpotify

Key Responsibilities

•Provide clear, practical legal advice on music publishing, copyright, and licensing matters across APAC markets

•Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with music publishers and collective management organizations (CMOs)

•Partner closely with Business Affairs and cross-functional teams to support commercial negotiations and strategic initiatives

•Advise on legal implications of new product features, launches, and business models involving musical works

•Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations, copyright laws, and local regulatory frameworks

•Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders

•Contribute to scalable legal frameworks that support Spotify's continued growth in the region