Legal Manager

The Legal Manager will serve as the main legal contact for the office, ensuring adherence to industry regulations, safeguarding intellectual property rights, managing contracts, and mitigating legal risks. You must possess strong expertise in media and entertainment law, copyright/IP protection, and contract negotiations, particularly within the music and entertainment sector. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements related to artists, labels, distribution, licensing, partnerships, endorsements, and other commercial activities. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry-specific legal frameworks, handling disputes, creating a contract management system, and maintaining the database. Additionally, you will advise on copyright laws, manage rights clearance for music and multimedia content, and monitor potential IP infringements. Furthermore, you must ensure compliance with local and international entertainment and media laws, stay informed about legal trends affecting the music industry, and support the company's adherence to labor laws, data protection laws, and industry regulations. Providing legal guidance on disputes, coordinating with external legal counsel on litigation processes, identifying legal risks, and developing internal legal policies are also key aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will hold a Law degree (LLB/LLM) with a specialization in media and entertainment, IP, and contract law, along with significant work experience, preferably in the music or entertainment industry. Strong knowledge of copyright law, content licensing agreements, digital media regulations, negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with different teams are essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are also required. Preferred qualifications include prior experience with music labels, talent agencies, production houses, or media/entertainment platforms, familiarity with PROs and royalty structures, and an understanding of digital streaming platforms, sync licensing, and international content distribution laws. The role requires 2-3 years of relevant work experience.,