Manager, Business & Legal Affairs, Warner Music Latina

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Business & Legal Affairs
A little bit about our team:
We are a dynamic, diverse and dedicated team of professionals with a passion for music who provide general counseling to Warner Music Latina Inc. across a wide range of business and legal issues. We value hard work, finely tuned listening, and a forward-thinking mindset. We work closely with every department at the label, and we focus on structuring the label's business and legal relationship with each of our artists.
Your role:
You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful and tangible contribution to the creation and release of our artists' music. You will be directly involved in all business and legal aspects of the process from recording to marketing to other activities surrounding artist projects. In a rapidly and ever-changing industry, you will be challenged to make the most of your existing skills while learning new ones.
Here you'll get to:
• You will negotiate and draft a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including recording, label, distribution, license, producer, mixer, soundtrack, and termination/release agreements along with related memos and summaries.
• You will advise and support A&R, marketing, video, commerce, promotion, royalties, and other departments regarding contractual and legal obligations.
• You will work closely with A&R administration regarding clearances and approvals.
• You will assist with the investigation, analysis and responses to claims and disputes.
• You will monitor ongoing contractual relationships and triggers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
About you:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish. Fluency in both languages is required.
• You have a J.D. plus membership in good standing in Florida, New York or California state bars.
• You have at least 4-8 years of post-bar experience in a major record label business and legal affairs department, in-house legal department, law firm, or similar experience preferably related to music, or other entertainment areas.
• You have experience in negotiating and drafting contracts. You have great analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.
• You have a demonstrated ability to work independently, and within a team-oriented environment.
• You are able to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure and can manage multiple assignments and prioritize them effectively and appropriately.
We'd love it if you also had:
• An understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, including copyright, trademark, contract, rights of publicity, etc.
About us:
Warner Music Latina is the Latin division of Warner Music Group, representing US Latin in our Miami office. Warner Music Latina seeks to provide best in class service to its artist roster and to push the Latin culture forward, while breaking international barriers with its expertise to develop artists locally and in the global market. Among the extensive star-st/udded and up-and-coming artists on the roster are Myke Towers, Yandel, Tokischa, Maria Becerra, Danny Ocean, Sofia Reyes, Tiago PZK, Justin Quiles, Blessd, Ovy on the Drums, Elena Rose, Mau Y Ricky, among many others.
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'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.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Salary Range: 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.
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Links to relevant documents:
2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf
Right To Work .pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02yq6j-216-73-216-219-42 in your application.