Sr. Manager, Business & Legal Affairs
BertelsmannAbout the role
At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.
We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We’re committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Sr. Manager, Business & Legal Affairs
Nashville
Your Mission
BMG’s Business & Legal Affairs Department is the heartbeat of the company, and we lead the charge in delivering world-class music across our frontline US labels: Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Wheelhouse Records, BMG and Rise Records. As the linchpin between the creative, production, and finance teams, we operate at the intersection of creativity and operations, collaborating with artists, managers, legal teams, and DSPs to bring music to life. This is a department made for those who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, have an eye for detail and who can keep a cool head.
In this role, you’ll help to ensure that our frontline US labels acquire the rights and authorities to engage in the activities of our recorded business functions globally, in respect of US repertoire. This responsibility requires extensive, high-volume deal making and negotiation, legal drafting, document preparation, financial modeling with the Investments and Finance teams, integration with Supply Chain and Royalties teams, and planning and strategizing with creative sponsors and product managers. You will work on projects that reach millions, collaborate with top-tier artists and industry leaders, and drive innovation in a fast-evolving industry. Above all, you will embody and transmit the values of fairness and transparency to our partners and colleagues. If you are passionate about music, are process-driven and want to work at the cutting edge of BMG’s iconic roster of artist clients, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing: Recording Agreements (All types, Profit Share/Artist Rev. Share/PPD), Songwriter Agreements, Administration Agreements, License Agreements (i.e., General Licensing Agreements, Direct License Agreements), JV/Profit Share Agreements, Music Video Agreements, Photography Agreements, Product Placement Agreements, Termination Agreements, Label Exclusivity Waiver Agreements, Producer Agreements (only for certain projects), Producer Certification of Employment Agreements, Promotional Radio Agreements, General Work for Hire/Acquisition Agreements for BMG as a whole, Co-publishing Agreements, Publishing Administration Agreements, Co-writer Collaboration Agreements, Work for Hire Agreements, NFT Licenses, Trademark Licenses, and Artwork Licenses.
- Reviewing, negotiating and finalizing agreements with third parties as part of standard ongoing business needs such as: Facility Rental Agreements, Certificates of Insurance, CMA/CMT License Agreements (individuals projects only), AFM & SAG-AFTRA Amendments and Compliance, etc.
- Advising and counseling on copyright and intellectual property issues surrounding music exploitation and general business development.
- Working closely and providing meaningful business and legal guidance/counseling to the BMG Creative Team and Executive Team in connection with material terms contained in the Agreements listed above.
- Working closely and providing meaningful business and legal guidance/counseling to the BMG Finance & Royalty Teams.
- Drafting Cease and Desist and Copyright Infringement Letters, coordinating content protection with BMG’s clients (attorneys and management) whose work was infringed and negotiating, mitigation and settling with the infringing third parties.
- Reviewing and negotiating boilerplate agreements with repeat or new vendors (e.g. outside PR, ad buying, marketing firms, sweepstakes, and terms and conditions).
- Policing and ensuring compliance with BMG Legal obligations and internal policies.
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