Senior Legal Counsel - Music Publishing

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and tactical legal advice on music publishing and copyright matters, translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance.
• Partner with Business Affairs to structure, draft, and negotiate music CMO, PRO, and publishing licensing agreements.
• Advise on compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations relating to the exploitation of musical works across digital platforms.
• Advise on new features, market launches, and commercial initiatives in light of existing rights frameworks.

Who You Are

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house counsel experience, including substantial transactional experience in music publishing.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements between digital services and music publishing rights holders, including CMOs and major and independent publishers.
• Strong commercial acumen with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and timely counsel to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment andmmanage multiple high-stakes negotiations simultaneously.
• You have strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly
• You embody Spotify’s values and demonstrate a Growth Mindset.
• You are passionate about music law and committed to supporting the growth and success of songwriters and publishers within the evolving digital music ecosystem.

Where You'll Be

• This position is located in Los Angeles, CA
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in-person meetings, but it still allows for flexibility to work from home.