Legal Manager

Job Overview:

Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to artists, labels, distribution, licensing, partnerships, endorsements, and other commercial activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific legal frameworks and best practices in contract execution.
• Handle disputes and contractual obligations effectively.
• Create contract management system and maintain the database 
• Regular filing and updation of the database online and offline both.  
• Following up with vendors for closure of contracts 

2. Intellectual Property (IP) & Compliance

• Advise on copyright laws, trademark protection, and licensing for music and multimedia content.
• Manage rights clearance for music, videos, and other entertainment-related content.
• Monitor and address potential IP infringements, including piracy and unauthorized use of content.

3. Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to local and international entertainment and media laws and developments.
• Stay updated on legal trends impacting the music industry, including digital streaming regulations, royalty collection, and content distribution laws.
• Support the company’s compliance with labor laws, data protection laws, and industry regulations.

4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Provide legal guidance on disputes, including contract breaches, copyright claims, and artist-management conflicts.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes.

5. Risk Management & Policy Development

• Identify potential legal risks and recommend proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and frameworks to ensure smooth operation of business.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Law degree (LLB/LLM) with a focus on media and entertainment, IP, and contract law.
• Significant work experience, preferably in the music or entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of copyright law, content licensing agreements, and digital media regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and contract management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams including A&R, finance, marketing, and operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Worked with music labels, talent agencies, production houses, or media/ entertainment platforms.
• Experience dealing with PROs (Performance Rights Organizations) and royalty structures.
• Understanding of digital streaming platforms, sync licensing, and international content distribution laws.



Work Experience Required