Hiring: Senior Legal Counsel - Music Publishing Company: Spotify Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:56:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Music Publishing, Copyright Licensing, CMOs, PROs, Music Publishers, Licensing Agreements, Digital Platforms, Transactional Law, Legal Compliance, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Music Law Experience: - 10+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house counsel experience - Substantial transactional experience in music publishing - Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements between digital services and music publishing rights holders, including CMOs and major and independent publishers Required Skills: - Strategic and tactical legal advice on music publishing and copyright matters - Structuring, drafting, and negotiating music CMO, PRO, and publishing licensing agreements - Advising on compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations relating to the exploitation of musical works across digital platforms - Advising on new features, market launches, and commercial initiatives in light of existing rights frameworks - Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills - Ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly - Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment - Ability to manage multiple high-stakes negotiations simultaneously Qualifications: - Qualified lawyer - Strong commercial acumen with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving - Ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and timely counsel to cross-functional stakeholders - Embody Spotify's values and demonstrate a Growth Mindset - Passionate about music law and committed to supporting the growth and success of songwriters and publishers within the evolving digital music ecosystem Compensation: - United States base range: $214,661 - $306,659, plus equity - Benefits include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!