Business and Legal Affairs Manager, GSA

The role

As a qualified lawyer, you will support the day-to-day legal needs and requirements of the Business and Legal Affairs team. You will draft and negotiate various music-related agreements and advise on German law.

What you will do

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising label and artist distribution agreements.
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising music publishing and merchandising agreements.
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising amendments, assignments, and terminations as needed.
• Assistance with mergers and acquisitions in the German market.
• Advising the business and global legal teams on issues particular to German law and practice.
• Working within the global legal team to provide in-territory legal advice to stakeholders.
• Assisting to create, refine, and update standard contract forms.
• Co-managing legal claim resolution processes.

Required qualifications

• Law Degree
• 2–4 years of experience in a similar position and industry
• Thorough knowledge of German music law
• Experience with distribution contracts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent drafting skills
• Specialised knowledge throughout all facets of the music business
• Highly organised with an ability to track and prioritise a high volume of projects and adjust to changing priorities
• Strong autonomous working style with a proven ability to close deals
• Passion for music and the music industry is a must

About the company

The Orchard is a leading music distribution and artist services company headquartered in New York and operating in 45 markets worldwide. They partner with labels of all sizes to make music and video available across hundreds of digital and physical retailers.