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Sony Music Entertainment

<div>
 <strong>
  About The Orchard
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional
 <strong>
  attorney
 </strong>
 with a M&amp;A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  What You'll Do
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&amp;A-related and equity acquisition
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction&rsquo;s life cycle.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements,distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage outside counsel.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Who You Are
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   6+ years&rsquo; experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&amp;A)
  </li>
  <li>
   JD from a reputable law school
  </li>
  <li>
   Member of New York Bar in good standing
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
  </li>
  <li>
   Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What We Give You
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  </li>
  <li>
   A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  </li>
  <li>
   Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity &amp; Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
  </li>
  <li>
   An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life &amp; disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  </li>
  <li>
   Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  </li>
  <li>
   Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  </li>
  <li>
   The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  </li>
  <li>
   Time off for a winter recess
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <em>
  The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </em>
 The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 New York Pay Range
 <br/>
 <br/>
 $145,000&mdash;$180,000 USD
</div>


Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard

The Orchard

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About The Orchard
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Orchard is looking for an experienced transactional
  <strong>
   attorney
  </strong>
  with a M&amp;A background to join its transactional business and legal affairs team.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What you'll do
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&amp;A-related and equity acquisition
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction&rsquo;s life cycle.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements,distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage outside counsel.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Who you are
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   6+ years&rsquo; experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&amp;A)
  </li>
  <li>
   JD from a reputable law school
  </li>
  <li>
   Member of New York Bar in good standing
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
  </li>
  <li>
   Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
  </li>
  <li>
   Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What We Give You
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  </li>
  <li>
   A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  </li>
  <li>
   Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity &amp; Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
  </li>
  <li>
   An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life &amp; disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  </li>
  <li>
   Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  </li>
  <li>
   Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  </li>
  <li>
   The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  </li>
  <li>
   Time off for a winter recess
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <em>
   The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  </em>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   New York Pay Range
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  $145,000 - $180,000 USD
 </p>
</div>


Warner Music Group

<div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
At Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:</div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Curiosity: We do our best work when we&rsquo;re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.</li><li> Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.</li><li> Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.</div><div>
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.</div><div></div><div>
At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) -the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.</div><div></div><div>
Job Title: Director, Legal and Business Affairs-INTL</div><div></div><div>
A little bit about our team: Warner Chappell&rsquo;s Global Legal &amp; Business Affairs teams provide timely, pragmatic, risk-aligned, and business-oriented legal advice in order to execute transactions, to manage and resolve conflicts, and to inform the company&rsquo;s strategic decisions. We strive to be trusted advisers, who are valued and accountable for our creative problem-solving, our vigorous but respectful advocacy, and an understanding of our colleagues&rsquo; goals plus broader legal and industry trends, all of which enable us to best support Warner Chappell and our songwriter community.</div><div></div><div>
Your role:</div><div></div><div>
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented junior lawyer to join our Global Legal and Business Affairs team as a Director or Senior Director in our New York City office, focusing on our international operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a vital role in our company's international strategy and administration. You will report directly to the EVP, Global Legal and Business Affairs &amp; General Counsel and work closely with other senior executives, international affiliates, outside counsel, third parties, and our Warner Music Group colleagues to handle a wide range of legal and business matters across multiple territories.</div><div></div><div>
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with 2-5 years of relevant experience who is eager to learn and grow within the music industry. You'll use your expertise to structure, negotiate, and draft a wide variety of complex commercial agreements and transactions, influencing the future of our company, our songwriters, and the wider music publishing industry.</div><div></div><div>
Here you&rsquo;ll get to:</div><ul><li><div>
Draft and Negotiate Agreements: Develop, draft, and negotiate a diverse set of sophisticated commercial agreements, including international sub-publishing agreements.</div></li><li><div>
Offer Cross-Border Legal Assistance: Communicate with Warner Chappell&rsquo;s global offices to coordinate projects, enforce company policies, and provide mentorship on copyright and related legal issues.</div></li><li><div>
Support with Catalog Acquisitions: Collaborate with in-house and external legal experts and other consultants to support catalog acquisitions and corporate deals.</div></li><li><div>
Advise Internal Teams: Counsel and collaborate with colleagues (including our Administration, Digital, and Finance teams) to answer questions, shepherd projects, manage risk, and ensure compliance with corporate, contractual, and legal obligations.</div></li><li><div>
Stay updated: Keep track of and report on technological advancements, laws, court rulings, and other legal changes impacting the realm of music publishing.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About you:</div><ul><li><div>
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an ABA-accredited law school.</div></li><li><div>
Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to practice law in New York State as Registered In-House Counsel) and in good standing.</div></li><li><div>
2-5 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on entertainment law.</div></li><li><div>
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across different cultures and time zones in a manner consistent with our Code of Conduct and core values.</div></li><li><div>
Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love it if you also had:</div><ul><li><div>
Direct experience in the music publishing industry.</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with U.S. and international copyright law and the structure and economics of licensing and collecting societies.</div></li><li><div>
Experience negotiating sub-publishing or administration agreements.</div></li><li><div>
Understanding of M&amp;A and corporate law.</div></li><li><div>
Foreign language proficiency.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About us:</div><div>
Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.</div><div></div><div>
Songwriters shape culture; and here at Warner Chappell Music we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment &ndash; which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.</div><div></div><div>
As part of the larger Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Curiosity: We do our best work when we&rsquo;re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.</div></li><li><div>
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.</div></li><li><div>
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.</div><div></div><div>
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.</div><div></div><div>
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world&rsquo;s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.</div><div></div><div>
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.</div><div></div><div>
Love this job and want to apply?</div><div></div><div>
Click the &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.</div><div></div><div><br>
Don&rsquo;t be discouraged if you don&rsquo;t hear from us right away. We&rsquo;re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.</div><div></div><div><br>
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.</div><div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div>
Salary Range<div></div>
$130k - $165k Annually<div></div>
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.<div></div><div>
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div>
Links to relevant documents:</div><div><div>
2026 Benefits At A Glance</div></div><div><div>
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf</div></div><div><div>
Right To Work .pdf</div></div></div><div></div>

Director, Legal & Business Affairs - INTL

Marsh McLennan

<div><p>We are seeking a talented individual to join our <b>Legal, Compliance, &amp; Public Affairs (LCPA)</b> team at <b>Marsh McLennan.</b> This role will be based in New York and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.</p><p></p><p>
As a <b>Corporate Secretarial</b> <b>Paralegal</b>, you will be responsible for general corporate housekeeping duties for multiple subsidiaries under the Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies (MMC) organizational structure such as prepare and submit State forms and applications related to corporate formations, registrations, amendments, dissolutions, mergers and/or withdrawals.</p><p></p><p><b>
We will </b><b>count on you to:</b></p><ul><li>
Participate in team projects, organize project files, and create spreadsheets, presentations, user guides, pie graphs and organizational charts</li><li>
Respond to e-mail requests and inquiries from various corporate departments relating to company structure, State registrations and tax or State ID numbers and board appointments</li><li>
Create organizational charts illustrating ownership chain and legal structure for various subsidiaries</li><li>
Assist with complex matters and projects under direction and supervision of project manager and supervisor</li><li>
Prepare and notarize secretary&rsquo;s certificates, proxies, power of attorney documents and affidavits and arrange for proper legalizations, upon request (e.g., apostille or consularization)</li><li>
Update corporate database system (Diligent Entities) with any directorial or officer changes such as (i) resignations, replacements or new officer elections; and (ii) adding or removing companies due to merger or corporate dissolution. Perform lien searches</li><li>
Prepare board resolutions for corporate actions such as mergers &amp; acquisitions, dissolutions, elections, bonus or dividend approvals, banking transactions, amendments and share transfer approvals while maintaining corporate minute books, stock certificates, corporate seals and updated corporate by-laws</li><li>
May serve as a liaison between the MMC legal department and external legal counsel in connection with corporate governance matters, transactions, and other projects</li><li>
Liaise with Corporate Tax department on maintaining good corporate governance for the Marsh subsidiaries</li><li>
Coordinate the execution of board resolutions</li><li>
Support MMC Treasury with drafting banking resolutions, assisting with KYC forms to set up bank accounts, and preparing consents regarding dividend declarations and capital contributions</li><li>
May also collect, analyze, present, and report on various types of data</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What you need to have:</b></p><ul><li>
1-3 years of experience with corporate secretarial</li><li>
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.</li><li>
Must be a current notary public</li><li>
Detail oriented, high level of accuracy in work product, and meet commitments</li><li>
Experience handling sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter</li><li>
Proficient with MS Office applications</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What makes you stand out?</b></p><ul><li>
Familiar with Diligent Entities or similar systems</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why join our team:</b></p><ul><li>
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.</li><li>
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.</li><li>
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.<br>
<br>
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one &ldquo;anchor day&rdquo; per week on which their full team will be together in person.<br>
<br>
The applicable base salary range for this role is $48,600 to $97,200.</p><p>
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.<br>
<br>
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.</p></div>

Corporate Secretarial Paralegal

Uphold

<div>
 <strong>
  About Uphold
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking, and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services, and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes pioneering financial services easy and trusted for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 To learn more about Uphold, please visit https://uphold.com.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The opportunity
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold&rsquo;s General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties as required or assigned.
   <br/>
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Law degree from a recognized university.
  </li>
  <li>
   Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
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   8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
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   Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
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   An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
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   An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
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   Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
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   A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
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   Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
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   Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
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Senior Legal Counsel

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 At Warner Music Group, we&rsquo;re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
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   Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
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   Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we&rsquo;re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
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 WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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 Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds &ndash; an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
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  Job Title: Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs
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 The Digital Legal Affairs team is a part of WMG&rsquo;s corporate legal department. The team is charged with negotiating and drafting WMG&rsquo;s key global, multi-territory, and US digital deals in tandem with WMG&rsquo;s Digital Strategy and Business Development team. The Digital Legal Affairs team also contributes to digital licensing policy and strategy and coordinates digital deal implementation. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Legal Affairs, and ultimately to the General Counsel. In addition to working with the rest of the Digital Legal Affairs team and the Digital Strategy and Business Development team on a day-to-day basis, the role involves regular communication with WMG&rsquo;s labels, Warner Chappell Music, others in the corporate legal department and internal business units and constituencies (e.g., Digital Marketing, Finance, Reporting, Operations, Royalty Accounting, Litigation, Tax, etc.) on important topics raised by digital deals and developments.
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 As Associate Counsel in Digital Legal Affairs, you will draft and negotiate complex and often first-of-kind digital music licensing deals (e.g., subscription streaming, ad-supported streaming, webcasting, social media platforms, services at the intersection of music and AI, gaming, fitness, VR &amp; AR, and other emerging technologies), support various aspects of the deal-making process, advise and execute on digital strategy, and brief WMG&rsquo;s senior management on digital deals and developments. You will be required to function, at a fast pace, in collaboration with a highly sophisticated in-house team of experts in their fields.
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   Negotiate deals for the digital exploitation of audio and video music content, including with digital service providers, social media platforms, app developers, digital content aggregators, emerging tech companies, and AI platforms
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   Draft agreements and ancillary documentation (e.g., summaries, presentation decks) as part of such deals and provide advice to WMG business units to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
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   Report on developments relating to specific deals and intellectual property law and policy to WMG&rsquo;s senior management, including the General Counsel and other C-suite executives, as well as to various WMG business units, including the Legal &amp; Business Affairs departments of WMG&rsquo;s labels and Warner Chappell Music
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   Contribute to internal discussions on new digital strategy and policies relating to developments in business and the law, including those related to AI, as well as lead in authoring and enforcing the resulting policies
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   Manage and respond to inquiries from WMG business units and international affiliates on matters related to WMG digital deals, digital policies, and a host of related issues/matters
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   Four to eight years of relevant transactional legal experience
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   At least two years of direct work experience negotiating digital distribution transactions in-house at a music company (in a recorded music or music publishing division), media company or technology company licensing music or other content, or at a law firm
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   J.D. and active license to practice law in New York State
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   Understanding of and experience with content licensing, digital media and intellectual property law and the legal implications of AI
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   Strong negotiation skills and experience (in particular, the ability to lead and manage negotiations with a multiplicity of parts), as well as strong analytical and organizational skills
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   Refined and well-practiced drafting skills (in particular, the ability to develop and draft legal provisions that address creative solutions in areas with evolving legal guidance)
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   Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen
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   Attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly
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   Strong familiarity with new technology developments, including AI, and related legal issues
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   A passion for the intersection of music, business, law, and technology
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   Familiarity with the recorded music and music publishing industries, as well as related legal issues and recent developments
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   Particular experience and background in commercial negotiations and counseling with respect to AI and copyright
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 As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world&rsquo;s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
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 Click the &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
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 Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
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 This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.
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 $160,000 to $200,000 Annually
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Associate Counsel, Digital Legal Affairs

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

<div><div><p><b>COMPANY OVERVIEW</b></p>
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KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR&rsquo;s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR&rsquo;s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.</p></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
POSITION OVERVIEW</b></h4>
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KKR is seeking a corporate attorney with extensive real estate experience to join its Legal &amp; Compliance team. Based in New York, this individual will primarily be responsible for supporting KKR&rsquo;s Real Estate Credit business across its various strategies. The role requires both execution-level fluency and strategic leadership to drive consistency, manage transaction and enterprise risk, and promote best practices across U.S. and international platforms.<br>
The role will also provide cross-functional support to the Real Estate Equity business, including structuring and executing joint ventures, preferred equity and co-investment transactions, and advising on acquisitions, dispositions, and asset management matters.</p>
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<ul><li>Primarily responsible for legal oversight of KKR&rsquo;s Real Estate Credit transactions, including first lien mortgages, mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, and other credit structures.</li>
<li>Provide legal counsel for Real Estate Credit financing facilities, debt securities and derivative transactions, including warehouse lines, note-on-note facilities, repurchase agreements, and securitizations (CMBS/CRE CLOs)</li>
<li>Manage outside counsel on all Real Estate Credit transactions and financings, including assisting with deal issues, deal structures and firm policies</li>
<li>Assist in the coordination of portfolio company and JV-level legal issues across asset classes.</li>
<li>Advise on fund- and asset-level matters for equity investments, including governance, operating agreements, and exit strategies.</li>
<li>Partner with investment professionals on deal structuring, negotiation, and execution for both equity and credit strategies.</li>
<li>Support Real Estate Equity investments, including acquisitions, joint ventures, preferred equity, and recapitalizations.</li>
<li>Provide legal counsel to Real Estate Credit asset management team, with respect to loan consents, modifications, forbearances, workouts, remedies enforcement, and REO transitions</li>
<li>Advise on Real Estate Equity side borrower work, as steady and well-versed guide on market and lender side perspective</li>
<li>Experience advising on both debt and equity sides of complex real estate capital stacks is highly valued.</li>
<li>Experience representing sponsors, investors, and/or developers in equity transactions &mdash; including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and preferred equity investments &mdash; is a plus, but not required.</li>
<li>Support product and client services teams in communications to limited partners and potential clients on matters related to the Real Estate Business</li>
<li>Work with our investment services subsidiary, K-Star, to provide legal support to our B-piece and direct lending asset management business</li>
<li>Be flexible in leaning into a variety of projects as they arise, including those related to corporate governance, entity management, investment work flow and talent development, among others</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></h4>
<ul><li>A minimum of 8 years of real estate credit transaction experience at a nationally recognized law firm, insurance company and/or institutional investment manager. In-house experience is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Extensive experience with various real estate transaction structures and products, including first lien mortgages, mezzanine and other subordinate financings, construction loans, loan sales, participations, syndications and other co-lending arrangements, work-outs and restructurings, and capital markets and loan financing facilities</li>
<li>Experience with warehouse facilities, revolving credit facilities, and securitization transactions, including CMBS and CRE CLOs, is preferred. Able to communicate clearly and concisely with executive presence to advise a range of senior and junior employees, and interface directly with sponsors and their counsel and external stakeholders including lenders and affiliates</li>
<li>Must have excellent contract interpretation skills, and a desire to learn and expand knowledge base to new areas of legal practice, including litigation and regulatory, and to lead process improvement and governance initiatives</li>
<li>Highly organized, clearly tracks progress on all projects and communicates openly about ongoing initiatives, and able to effectively manage expectations across multiple stakeholders</li></ul><br>
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#LI-ONSITE</b></p></div><div><div><div><div>
This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.</div></div><p>
Base Salary Range</p><p>
$235,000 - $275,000 USD</p></div></div><div><p>
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.</p></div></div>

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