Senior Manager, Music, Business & Legal Affairs

Senior Manager, Music, Business & Legal Affairs

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Music, Business and Legal Affairs
, to join our team here in London!

The International Music  Business and Legal Affairs department ofThe Walt Disney Companyis seeking an exceptional candidate as Senior Manager, Music Business Affairs – Legal Counselwithdemonstratedexperience making music related deals for various purpose sin Europe, Middle Eastand Africa. The ideal candidate must have excellent negotiating, drafting and analytical skills, must be able to make quick decisions and work independently, understand both the business affairs and legal affairs perspectives in evaluating a particular course of action, and work comfortably and efficiently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Position reports to Burbank-based

Vice President, Global Music Business and Legal Affairs with a dotted line to London-based Vice President, Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Disney Originals, EMEA.

Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating,administering and tracking music agreements including composer agreements, music supervisor agreements, songwriter agreements, producer agreements, master use licenses, synchronization licenses, name and likeness releases, artist releases, record company and music publishing waivers, and music library agreements.

Negotiating agreements to ensure terms and conditions comply with company policies,establishing mutually approved boiler plates withlicensorsand overseeing the music clearance process.

Advising on rights and uses of musical content in productions primarily for original,licensed and acquired productions, third party distribution deals for Disney productions,marketing and promotions, publicity, and other ancillary uses originating in Europe, Middle Eastand Africa.

Facilitating payments to applicable parties.

Advising on copyright and intellectual property issues involving music and negotiating with copyright owners on various music issues.

Knowledge of and experience with music publishers, record labels, collectingrightssocieties.

Conducting legal research and analyzing and summarizing agreements with respect to the grant of rights,permittedexploitations, financialobligationsand other material terms.

Reviewing and analyzing audio and audio-visual content with respect to clearance issues.

Expert understanding of business and legal concepts concerning music in connection with production, marketing and music collectingrightssocieties, and the ability to proactively and efficiently manage multiple project sat the same time.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Qualified lawyer with a minimum offive(5) years experience as a Musiclawyerat astreaming service,network, television studio, film studio,or equivalent experience at a law firm.

Working knowledge of EU music related regulations and directives.

Ability to independently negotiate, review and draft music agreements frominceptionto completion ina timelyandaccuratemanner.

Superior drafting, analytical and writing skills including a keen attention to detail and nuance.

Excellent research and review skills including the ability toidentifyand present issues succinctly and accurately.

Excellent organizational skills…