Attorney

This is a Full Time Job

Attorney (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY: BMI’s Legal department is seeking an attorney to join the team that provides legal counsel to the Creative Business Affairs team as well as the administration, distribution and customer service teams. As part of that position, the Attorney will be responsible for the management of a personal case load of one or more areas of focus, which may include copyright administration/affiliate services matters, estates, and drafting contracts with current or potential BMI affiliates. The ideal candidate will have strong problem solving abilities.

LOCATION: New York, NY office. BMI has transitioned back to working in the office on a regular hybrid schedule. At present, most team members are expected in the office three (3) days a week. Decisions regarding future transitions will take place in phases as BMI continues to closely monitor COVID-19 as employee safety is our priority.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Research, analyze and navigate complex legal issues affecting BMI royalty distributions in transactions or disputes between songwriters, composers, music publishers and other third parties with respect to authorship, copyright ownership and/or royalty share entitlement. Provide guidance to BMI’s copyright administration, distribution, and affiliate customer service teams and communicate BMI’s official position to interested parties and manage the implementation of any resolution. Work with Legal staff to manage estate files to effect an orderly transition from the deceased affiliate to affiliate’s successor. Work with Legal staff in approving new membership agreements with the estate/heirs, engage in communications with estates/heirs and obtain all necessary testamentary documentation.
• Draft agreements between BMI and its affiliated songwriters, composers, music publishers and other stakeholders; provide advice on, and/or draft, a variety of legal contracts between BMI and outside vendors.
• Provide advice on and/or draft contracts between BMI and outside vendors.
• Provide legal and business-related advice to various BMI departments.
• Assist other BMI attorneys and interact with BMI management with respect to the above responsibilities.
• Supports BMI's Core Values and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: 4-year college degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Admitted to the New York State Bar or the California State Bar with qualification to register as in-house counsel in New York or California. In addition, fulfilling continuing legal education requirements is also required.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years’ litigation or transactional experience, at least a portion of which should be in private practice in a law firm or as in-house experience in the music industry. Experience in music copyright administration or business affairs is a music company preferred. Prior knowledge of U.S. copyright law as it relates to music is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze business problems from a legal and practical perspective
• Strong ability to think strategically with an acute ability to understand details.
• Strong initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently
• Effectively collaborate across teams and departments.
• Ability to manage many projects at once and to prioritize them
• Ability to negotiate authoritatively and persuasively
• Ability to work cooperatively with other company executives.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Some travel required.

License(s)/Certifications Required: Admission to the New York State Bar with qualification to register as in-house counsel in California. Eligibility to practice in the federal courts is required. Notary Public license is desired but not necessary.

Salary Range
$135,000.00 - $175,000.00 (USD). The specific base salary offered to a successful applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. The position may also be eligible for one or more performance-based bonuses. In addition to cash compensation, BMI offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees, as described below.

What We Give to You:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and paid sick/personal time
• 12 paid calendar holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Summer hours that offer more time for fun in the sun
• Company paid life insurance
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance for qualified team members
• Commuter benefits (New York)
• Amazing and engaging culture
• Employee Resource Groups

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.

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