Vice President, Litigation

Job Description

Job title: Vice President, Litigation

A little bit about our team:

WMG's corporate Legal Department is located at corporate headquarters in NYC (and also in London) and supports WMG's recorded music labels, music publishing companies and all operating companies and departments in various legal matters, including litigation and claims, digital licensing, mergers and acquisitions, anti-piracy, securities, compliance and employment.

Why this could be your next big break:

This position is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the litigations and pre-litigation claims affecting a global music entertainment company and its affiliated record labels and music publishing companies. In this role, you will not only handle some of the most cutting-edge legal issues facing the music industry, but you will also work closely with Legal & Business Affairs at the record labels and music publishing companies, Business Development, Brand Partnerships & Licensing, Marketing, Promotion, Finance, Insurance, People, Royalties, and many other departments to develop a well-rounded experience in the music industry.

Here you'll get to:
• Engage and strategize with outside counsel in managing a large and diverse docket of litigations relating to the legal issues affecting the music industry, including copyright, artificial intelligence, name/image/likeness rights, trademark, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), fair use and defamation.
• Draft cease-and-desist letters, review and edit court filings, analyze recording agreements, music publishing agreements, and other agreements, and negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to WMG's record labels and music publishing companies and departments including Business Development, Brand Partnerships & Licensing, Marketing, Promotion, Finance, Insurance, People and Royalties.
• Investigate digital services, websites, mobile apps, and other businesses that use Warner Music Group sound recordings, musical compositions, and artwork without a license.
• Prepare quarterly reporting documents pertaining to litigations affecting the company.
• Interact with WMG's internal business units, outside and opposing counsel, artist and songwriter representatives, music industry trade associations, and infringing services.

Rock star candidates will have:
• A JD and active license to practice law in New York.
• 6+ years of experience practicing litigation with an emphasis on copyright law.
• Familiarity with music law and the various rights affecting sound recordings and musical compositions.
• Experience in negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully interface with outside attorneys, senior management, and internal employees.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to work independently, follow deadlines, effectively manage time, and multi-task.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• Experience working on music copyright cases and/or cases involving recording agreements or music publishing agreements.
• Experience working in-house.
• A love of music.

#LI-Onsite

Effective October 1st, this position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.

Salary Range
$180,000 to $200,000 Annually

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.

Links to relevant documents:

2024 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8xjyk-3-19-56-114-42 in your application.