Associate Legal Counsel
About Us
Naxos Deutschland Musik & Video Vertriebs-GmbH is a leading music and video distribution company with an extensive portfolio of high-quality music productions. Our passion for music and our commitment to the highest quality standards have earned us a prominent position in the industry. We strive to provide universal access to cultural heritage and promote creative talent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Draft, review and administer corporate contracts and related documents, including providing legal support on corporate, technology, licensing, commercial and related transactions, human resource issues, international tax law and application, and special projects
Cooperate and coordinate with other Naxos counsel worldwide on corporate governance matters, Intellectual Property registration, etc., as well as provide support for local and global Board of Directors and Committees, including local oversight of corporate governance and related policies
Stay up-to-date on and advise corporate leadership teams regarding general legal issues and best practices in the industry, specifically within the UK and EU
Provide legal training to members of management and business partners
Assist with the design, implementation, and management of global legal operations strategy, including contract and legal document lifecycle management, and legal knowledge and information management
Provide support for M&A transactions, including working with various corporate stakeholders on deal structure and LOI terms, planning and assisting in due diligence, drafting deal agreements, and actively managing deal process and execution
Reports to Global Legal Counsel (based in Franklin, TN)
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Must have a law degree (Juris Doctor or equivalent) from an accredited law school
License: Must be fully admitted to practice law in Germany
Experience: 1-2 years of in-house legal experience or music business related experience required
Must be fluent in English in order to communicate with Global Legal Counsel, colleagues, and customers
Excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders
What We Offer
A dynamic and creative working environment in an international company
The opportunity for personal and professional development
The work location is fully remote, Central European Time
Contact
Please send your complete application documents stating your salary expectations and possible starting date to Mr. Schmees. We look forward to receiving your application!