Music Counsel at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This role is for a detail-oriented music attorney looking to join a high-impact media organization to manage complex licensing and talent ag

Work type: hybrid

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Salary: $114,000 – $130,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a detail-oriented music attorney looking to join a high-impact media organization to manage complex licensing and talent agreements. **Key highlights** You will work within the Music Business & Legal Affairs department, supporting FOX's diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment brands by negotiating music rights and ensuring compliance across platforms. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have a JD/LLM and 1-2+ years of relevant music law or film/TV business affairs experience. - Possess a strong background in copyright and intellectual property matters. - Excel at managing high transactional volume in a deadline-driven environment. - Are a member of the California State Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Corporation is seeking a music attorney to join its Music Business & Legal Affairs department, reporting to the Vice President of Music Business & Legal Affairs. The Music Business & Legal Affairs team is responsible for advising the various clients across FOX Corporation, including Sports and Entertainment, on a wide array of media, music and entertainment issues.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week in Century City, CA offices

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate, draft, review and analyze music licensing agreements to maintain consistent terms of use across multiple business divisions and platforms

• Negotiate, draft, review, and analyze music agreements for songwriters, performer, producers, mixers, and other talent

• Establish procedures and maintain status reports respecting music licenses and engagements for various sports and entertainment programs

• Provide accurate and timely advice to client groups - including production, marketing, and digital groups- regarding music rights, clearances, union and society issues respecting the use of content on their platforms

• Assist with soundtrack distribution agreements and related royalty obligations

• Provide general advice and support concerning intellectual property rights, music publishing and royalty collection matters

• Maintain the integrity of business practices and policies

• JD or LLM degree from an accredited law school

• Member of the California State Bar, or willingness and qualification to be registered in-house counsel in California

• 2+ years of experience as counsel in a film/tv music business affairs department or 1+ year of full time music law experience at a law firm

• Solid understanding of the film/tv music business, including the roles of music publishers, labels, and collection societies

• Strong background in the area of copyright law (US and foreign) and intellectual property matters

• High level of professionalism, with an ability to manage high transactional volume in a deadline-intensive environment

• Collaborative work style and excellent interpersonal skills, willing to respond quickly and effectively to client concerns, questions, and issues

• Self-reliant and well-organized, maintaining attention to detail and taking responsibility for new projects

• Creativity and intellectual curiosity, with an ability to adapt to new challenges and changing circumstances

• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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