For artists, it's a powerful extension of their brand and creative identity....Reporting to the SVP, Head of Business Affairs, this role serves as a strategic partner to Artist Relations, Artist Strategy, Commercial, Creative, and Finance teams-guiding opportunities from early-stage concept through execution, while protecting the company's
interests and enabling innovative, artist-first solutions....artnerships, and strategic collaborations, from initial structuring through negotiation and execution.
• Advise early in the deal lifecycle: Partner with Artist Relations and Commercial teams during opportunity intake and pitch development to assess feasibility, structure options, and key deal considerations before terms are finalized.
• Draft and negotiate agreements: Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including artist agreements, licensing deals, manufacturing and fulfillment agreements, distribution arrangements, and brand partnerships.
• Balance risk and creativity: Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that supports innovative artist opportunities while managing legal, financial, and reputational risk.
• Drive cross-functional alignment: Collaborate closely with Artist Relations, Artist Strategy, Creative, Finance, and Operations to ensure deal terms align with business objectives, creative intent, and operational realities....Bring Your Vibe:
• 6-8+ years of experience in business affairs, legal, or commercial dealmaking roles, ideally within music, merchandise, entertainment, media, or consumer products.
• Proven negotiation experience handling complex, high-value agreements with artists, partners, and third parties.
• Strong commercial instincts with the ability to translate creative and strategic goals into clear, executable deal terms.
• Excellent legal judgment, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail, paired with a practical, business-minded approach.
• Experience with corporate compliance and product compliance is a plus, particularly in environments involving consumer goods, manufacturing, licensing, and global distribution.
• Comfort operating autonomously and collaboratively in ambiguity and fast-paced, artist driven environments with shifting priorities.
• Organizes own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following