We have an exciting opportunity for a 9 month maternity contract to offer support for various legal and compliance initiatives and projects. Based in London, starting at the end of March or beginning of April, this role will suit individuals who are passionate about gaining experience across a broad range of general corporate and commercial legal in-house matters working in a fast-paced creative environment operating in an exciting sector. The position offers the opportunity to get involved in all non-music legal matters and would suit a lawyer hoping to gain generalist corporate and commercial experience in a growing business. Kobalt Music Group offers a dynamic and creative environment, and this role requires an individual who thrives working within a space where diversity of skill, experience and expertise is nurtured.
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A CORPORATE LEGAL COUNSEL?
- You oversee Kobalt’s commercial legal matters, including the negotiation of key contracts with external counsel, partners, suppliers, third-party vendors (including tech and publishing operations contracts).
- You assist in strategic initiatives such as product development, documenting legal processes and corporate transactions including corporate finance matters.
- You manage Kobalt’s management equity plan including documenting grants and repurchases of equity.
- You offer advice, guidance and assistance to the business to help and maximise business KPIs within the bounds of but not limited to, legislative compliance, company policies, risk management and data privacy issues and standards.
- You work closely with the management team on all applicable matters.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You are fully qualified and/or admitted to the appropriate bar to practise in your location, and have 5 + years experience post-admission in a commercial legal role in either a law firm or with in-house experience with a focus on general and corporate law issues.
- You have experience advising on international legal entities in particular, UK, EU, US and setup of new international entities.
- You have a general familiarity with related rights frameworks as well as an understanding of the music and tech industry environments and are aware of the projected directions of the industries would be advantageous.
- As an ambassador for Kobalt internally and externally, you must possess excellent leadership skills as well as strong business acumen.
- You must have the ability to identify issues and generate creative and cost-effective business/legal solutions to maximise success.
- You are results-oriented with the utmost attention to detail and efficiency capable of managing projects and work independently.
- You must be organised and have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- You are a natural communicator and collaborator and can explain complex legal issues and requirements to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- You are highly adaptable and embrace organisational changes.
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.
We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
What We Do
Kobalt is one of the world’s largest, most innovative music companies, using technology to power creative freedom, transparency, ownership and control for artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels.
As file-sharing wreaked havoc on the record industry, Kobalt took a bet on digital music and won. Founded in 2000 by Swedish entrepreneur Willard Ahdritz, the startup built a platform to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the billions of micro-payments collected in today’s highly complex digital world. As traditional music companies fought technology and contracted, Kobalt embraced it and grew, building an infrastructure and world-class creative team purposely designed to usher in the streaming era, along with a more fair, rewarding music business for creators.
Today, Kobalt has over 700 employees in 12 offices around the world, represents over 20,000 artists and songwriters, 600,000 songs and 600 publishing companies, and continues to push its disruptive philosophy and values into other areas of the music industry. Recent innovations like AWAL, an alternative to the traditional record label, and AMRA, the world’s first global digital performing rights organization, are both considered major agents of change in their respective businesses.
Kobalt is proud to work with some of the world’s greatest artists and songwriters, representing on average over 60% of the top 100 songs in both the US and UK. Kobalt clients include Childish Gambino, Marshmello, Beck, Wolf Alice, Max Martin, Bob Dylan, Ozuna, Tash Sultana, Paul McCartney and MPL Communications, Disney Music Group, and many more.
