Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.The Opportunity Netflix is looking for an attorney who will advise our internal and external partners on music business & legal affairs issues. This includes supporting our production partners in their negotiation of music deals (e.g., composer, artist, and songwriter deals, music director and producer deals, music clearances and licensing deals, worldwide public domain assessments, record company and music publishing waivers) in addition to handling certain music deals in-house. The position is based in Seoul, South Korea. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Review, negotiate, and provide guidance on music contracts, including composer, performer, music director, or producer agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, songwriter agreements, soundtrack release and distribution agreements, record company and music publishing waivers;Advising external production companies and internal teams on music clearance, or clearing music directly as necessary for marketing/content usage. This may include researching 3rd party music ownership, obtaining quotes from labels/publishers, and negotiating music license contracts, including music library deals and blanket dealsProvide guidance on any music-related issues during our content production cycle, from development, budgeting, pre-production, production, post-production, delivery, and launchProvide guidance on music rights to internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Product, PR) and share music-related subject matter expertise with colleagues across LegalLiaise with cross-functional teams on handling music licensing-out requests; andHelp find ways to scale the above to create more efficiency and give more transparency to downstream teams who need to access the relevant informationRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience as an attorney, and membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction Minimum 2 years of experience in media, entertainment, or intellectual property law, either at a law firm or as in-house counsel within the media/entertainment industry. Candidates with direct experience in music production and licensing are highly preferredExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Practical and solution-oriented mindset, with adaptability to feedback and change, and curiosity to take on challenges outside of immediate expertiseHighly organized with strong attention to detail and effective time management across competing deadlinesFull professional fluency in both Korean and English, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both languagesProficiency with Google SuiteInclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.포용성은 넷플릭스의 핵심 가치 중 하나이며, 저희는 모든 지원자에게 의미 있는 면접 경험을 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 채용 절차 중 장애나 기타 사유로 지원이나 조정이 필요하신 경우, 귀하의 채용 담당자에게 요청해 주시기 바랍니다.저희는 고용주로서 균등한 기회를 제공하고 다양성을 존중하며. 저희는 다양성과 포용성에 대해 진지하고 신중하게 받아들이며, 인종, 민족, 종교, 피부색, 출생지, 생물학적 성별, 성별 정체성 및 표현, 성적 지향, 나이, 결혼 여부, 군 복무 또는 장애 여부 등을 이유로 차별하지 않습니다
Locations
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence
90,000 - 150,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
Proficiency with Google Suiteintermediate
experience in media, entertainment, or intellectual property lawintermediate
experience in music production and licensingintermediate
drafting and negotiation skills in both languagesintermediate
communication skillsintermediate
time managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience as an attorney, and membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction (experience, 8 years)
Minimum 2 years of experience in media, entertainment, or intellectual property law, either at a law firm or as in-house counsel within the media/entertainment industry. Candidates with direct experience in music production and licensing are highly preferred (experience, 2 years)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment (experience)
Practical and solution-oriented mindset, with adaptability to feedback and change, and curiosity to take on challenges outside of immediate expertise (experience)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and effective time management across competing deadlines (experience)
Full professional fluency in both Korean and English, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both languages (experience)
Proficiency with Google Suite (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with direct experience in music production and licensing are highly preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate, and provide guidance on music contracts, including composer, performer, music director, or producer agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, songwriter agreements, soundtrack release and distribution agreements, record company and music publishing waivers;
Advising external production companies and internal teams on music clearance, or clearing music directly as necessary for marketing/content usage. This may include researching 3rd party music ownership, obtaining quotes from labels/publishers, and negotiating music license contracts, including music library deals and blanket deals
Provide guidance on any music-related issues during our content production cycle, from development, budgeting, pre-production, production, post-production, delivery, and launch
Provide guidance on music rights to internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Product, PR) and share music-related subject matter expertise with colleagues across Legal
Liaise with cross-functional teams on handling music licensing-out requests; and
Help find ways to scale the above to create more efficiency and give more transparency to downstream teams who need to access the relevant information
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