Manager (F/H) Business & Legal Affairs

Founded in 2008, BMG has become the fourth-largest music publisher worldwide. Our success and competitive edge are rooted in our founding values of fairness, transparency, and service. Our mission is clear: to empower artists and songwriters to maximize the potential of their songs and recordings in the digital era.
 
We are currently looking for a Manager (F/H) Business & Legal Affairs to support our Legal team in Paris. Joining this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and further develop your professional agility and social acumen, key attributes for thriving at BMG! 

What you’ll be doing

• Draft, negotiate and monitor business contracts related to BMG's music recording & publishing activities
• Advise the French team and BMG affiliates on copyright and related rights issues
• Update standard contracts and create/update legal tools
• Assistance in preparing and monitoring pre-litigations and litigations
• Participate in legal audits relating to potential acquisitions
• Monitor legal watch and contractual deadlines

What you bring

• Master’s degree (M2) in Intellectual Property or comparable studies 
• Gained experience working with Intellectual Property (copyright and related rights)
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• A structured, organized, and reliable working style
• Experience working as part of a team, and in an international environment 
• Fluency in French and English

It’s also a plus if you have…

• Experience in similar role at a record label or a music publishing company
• Ability to propose with new ideas and innovative approaches 

This is us

• The unique BMG culture, empowering and driven by strong values 
• A 21st century working environment, collaborative and flexible
• Benefits like an office in the heart of Paris, Swile Card for lunch breaks, 50% reimbursement of public transport subscription, 2 days per week remote work and many more 
• A commitment to help team members develop long-term careers at BMG with in-house training and the renowned Bertelsmann University
• A fun and respectful community of people with a passion for working for artists and songwriters 

 
Come as you are 
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are. 
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 
(BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.)
 
Are you interested? Then send us your application in English and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team!

Company: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (France) SARL 

Country: France 

State/Region: Paris 

City: Paris 

Postal Code: 75001 

Job ID: 271810