Details of the Organization

Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development.

Details of the Job/Internship

Believe is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Director.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review and implement the guidelines, processes and policies decided by the Group, as adapted if needed to comply with the Indian local laws, and control they are applied.
• Propose for improvements of such guidelines, policies and process, to ensure they always comply with legal requirements;
• Draft and negotiate contracts with local customers (artists and music labels) or providers, in accordance with the Group guidelines. The main contracts are about the following areas: Copyright (including recording rights and publishing rights and any related grand of rights), Music and video digital distribution, Services designed for music artists, Live, Advertising, Collective right societies, Inter Company, Service Provider, Lease, Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Manage corporate law matters, including M&A transactions, corporate “housekeeping” and legal finance aspects.
• Data protection matters (data protection structures and operational matters).
• Compliance topics including training and structures as well as handling of compliance (related) cases.
• Assist on corporate life of the affiliated companies of the Group located in India and on local corporate operations.
• Legal monitoring on Indian law, interface of the Group for any matter related to Indian law and risk prevention.
• Review and advice on HR related queries, matters and legal aspects.
• Research and prepare legal opinions on various topics.
• Resolve day to day legal queries raised by multiple stakeholders of the Group.
• Working closing with the legal counsels on providing briefings, coordinating on legal matters and assisting with filling of matters.

Eligibility

• Work experience: minimum 12 years & preferred 14 years as a lawyer in an international Group, with a large background on entertainment and music. You are experienced on contract processing and deployment and control of Group processes.
• Handled M&A related aspects in your experience.
• Fluent English is essential (written and spoken), with legal practice. English is the main language used within the Group.
• Preferable experience in company secretarial matters (board management & compliance).

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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