Job Description

Company Description

Recently acquired by Believe, Sentric Music is in an exciting phase of significant growth into new markets. Sentric Music Group is a rapidly expanding music publishing company with 80+ employees based across our offices in Liverpool, London, Hamburg, Palma, New York and LA. The company handles copyright and royalty administration for a large client base consisting of songwriters, record labels and music catalogue owners. Our industry-challenging platform is transforming the traditional models for royalty collection and our client base is consistently growing. Believe is one of the world\'s leading digital music companies.

Believe\'s mission is to develop local artists and labels in the digital ecosystem by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development.

Its 1,650 employees in more than 50 countries aiming at supporting local artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.

To support our fast-growing presence on all continents, we are constantly looking for new Believers to join us and make a stronger and more positive impact on the music industry!

Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9).

www.believe.com

Ready to #setthetone with Believe



We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Legal & Business Affairs Executive with a passion for music law to join our Legal & Business Affairs Team in Liverpool. You will report directly to the Head of Legal & Business Affairs and work closely with all teams within the business. There will be opportunities to grow within the role, which will provide a fantastic grounding for a career as a music industry lawyer.

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of music-related contracts and agreements (including publishing agreements, licensing agreements, regulatory policy documentation etc).

2. Legal Compliance: Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting the music industry and ensure compliance with them.

3. Artist Relations: Build and maintain relationships with writers, artists, musicians, record labels, music publishers, and other industry professionals to facilitate smooth collaborations and partnerships.

4. Risk Management: Identify potential legal and business risks and provide strategic advice and solutions to mitigate them effectively.

5. Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, efficient resource allocation, and successful delivery.

6. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sync, rights, marketing, finance, and creative departments, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of business strategies

Qualifications

• Law degree and/or LPC qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with artists, industry professionals, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to assess risks and provide strategic recommendations for business decisions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively with limited supervision.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, embracing new challenges and displaying flexibility in responding to evolving industry trends and business needs.
• Possesses a solid understanding of legal and contractual frameworks in the music industry, including copyright, licensing, and intellectual property matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements, with strong attention to detail and excellent negotiation skills.
• Music industry experience is preferred but not essential (knowledge of data privacy issues would be an advantage).
• Knowledge of music publishing industry either through education or previous work experience is desirable.
• The preferred candidate should exhibit a natural comfort and familiarity in a tech-driven environment.

Additional Information

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, martial or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.

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