Facebook seeks an experienced music licensing lawyer with a penchant for teamwork and technology to lead its music licensing efforts within Legal. This position will partner closely with internal business counterparts in driving licensing negotiations, as well as coordinating with product, engineering, operations, finance and legal teams in support of the company’s evolving music licensing needs. In this role, you will be responsible for solving cutting-edge licensing issues on a global scale, with an opportunity to help shape the future of music use on Facebook.
Support Facebook’s biz dev team in developing our music licensing strategy and helping lead negotiations across labels, publishers, and collecting societies globally
Lead and grow Facebook’s nascent music licensing legal team, and direct outside licensing counsel around the world
Oversee the drafting of all music licensing agreements
Coordinate with internal product and engineering teams in connection with product development that may impact licensing needs
Guide and support engineering efforts to develop data insights and reporting capabilities
Collaborate with other members of the legal team (commercial, product, etc.) to ensure business needs are met
Minimum Qualifications
JD or foreign equivalent
8+ years of relevant music licensing experience, including extensive hands-on experience negotiating label, publisher, and society licenses globally
Preferred Qualifications
In-house experience, and work with digital distribution of music involving online services, apps, and innovative technologies
Experience operating in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple priorities under pressure
Track record of strategic and creative thinking, and exercising excellent business judgment
Excellent communication skills and pro-active, collaborative, work ethic
State bar membership or foreign equivalent
Willingness to travel
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