Staff Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Chief Legal Officer, Associate General Counsel, Senior Managing Director of Legal Affairs, and the Legal Affairs team with daily transactional requirements.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts related to vendor and services agreements, programming, events, licensing, technology, and new initiatives.

• Provide counsel to business teams regarding contract interpretation and obligations.

• Communicate legal issues to non-lawyers in a clear and understandable manner.

• Identify potential issues and determine when to escalate matters to senior personnel in Legal Affairs.

• Optimize contract processes from initiation to completion.

• Maintain contract playbooks and leverage technology to standardize processes.

• Keep organized records of executed contracts and associated documents.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure appropriate contract templates are maintained.

• Aid in the implementation and updating of Academy and affiliate policies and procedures.

• Support compliance initiatives and the effective administration of resources.

• Stay updated on legal developments impacting Academy and affiliate operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• License to practice law or the ability to obtain licensure in the state of residence.

• 2–3 years of experience in transactional law at a reputable law firm and/or in-house within a corporate legal or business affairs department.

• Strong preference for experience in advising on matters related to the music and entertainment industry.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven track record of outstanding legal drafting and negotiation skills.

• Capability to resolve matters efficiently and advantageously for the client.

• Forward-thinking with sound, practical, and business-oriented judgment.

• Ability to think creatively and devise intelligent solutions to challenges.

• Proficient in mastering new technologies that enhance contract systems.

• Skill in assessing and articulating the business and legal implications of alternative options.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Diligently and proactively advance projects.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, and to work at a computer for long durations.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and adherence to applicable work authorization requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for positions requiring 20 or more hours per week.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.