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We’re looking for an experienced music lawyer to join our Legal & Business Affairs team, providing dedicated legal support across our UK recorded music and publishing operations. You’ll work on a broad range of agreements and rights-related matters, ensuring our deals are clear, fair, and aligned with both creative and commercial goals. This role offers the chance to work closely with artists, songwriters, and internal teams, supporting the day-to-day legal needs of a fast-paced, forward-thinking music company.
Job Responsibility
Negotiate and prepare a wide range of agreements in recorded music and publishing, including exclusive songwriting contracts, administration agreements, side letters, amendments, novations, writer buy-out deals, joint ventures, and sub-publishing arrangements
Draft and negotiate exclusive recording agreements, producer, mixer, and featured artist contracts, as well as video, artwork, and photographer agreements
Assist with more complex synchronisation (synch) negotiations and contracts
Advise on intellectual property rights relating to compositions, recordings, and other creative assets
Review and negotiate controlled composition provisions
Support the Legal & Business Affairs team with new business initiatives and emerging projects
Work closely with other departments — including Royalties & Copyright, Finance, A&R, Investments, and Operations — to address contract interpretation, deal structuring, disputes, and general legal queries
Requirements
Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with significant experience as a music industry lawyer, either in-house or in private practice
Extensive background in negotiating and drafting complex recording and publishing agreements
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build consensus
Self-aware, values-driven, and able to balance local priorities with a global perspective
Well-established contacts and trusted relationships across the music industry
Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Minimum of 3 years PQE
Previous experience at a major music publisher, record label, or large independent
Experience in dispute resolution within the music industry
What we offer
25 days annual leave plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year
Subsidised gym membership
Private Health Insurance
Competitive pension scheme
Annual gig allowance
Artist showcases and access to exclusive music events
Cycle to Work scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support