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Deadline Open Deadline

Location Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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

Details of the Organization

JioSaavn is India’s leading audio streaming service with over 100 MN+ monthly active users (MAUs), listening to a vast global catalog of music and podcasts comprising 80 million+ tracks in 16 languages. Customers can enjoy their favorite music and podcasts on JioSaavn across multiple platforms spanning smartphones (Android, iOS), JioPhones, and the web. JioSaavn is available in twelve different display language interfaces. Its premium paid subscription “JioSaavn Pro” gives customers access to a 100% ad-free music listening experience with unlimited offline downloads, superior audio quality, and more.

Details of the Job/Internship

JioSaavn is hiring a Senior Manager/Legal Manager with experience of 7 to 10 years to join their office in Navi Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

A key resource when it comes to reviewing and drafting agreements with an understanding of key areas including licensing agreements with music labels and music aggregators.
Will have a working knowledge and proficiency in Data Privacy in this dynamic era of legal developments globally. Will drive compliance engage in regular Employee Awareness and Training and contribute to a legally compliant ecosystem.
Will work closely with relevant stakeholders to guide and advise on content moderation and compliance requirements and stem escalations (including civil and criminal) in alignment with the Information Technology Act, The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, and other applicable laws.
Regular communication with JioSaavn business units to help identify and address legal issues associated with technology, product, content, and programming across the JioSaavn platform.
Advise and provide legal advice on a wide spectrum of contract, technology, corporate, advertising, intellectual property, corporate, and privacy-related issues.
Work closely to assess risks associated with evolving content acquisition strategies and the licensing/clearance of related rights.
Support the Legal and Business Affairs team with ongoing work streams including compliance, process improvement, template development, and the use of technology to increase efficiencies.
Coordinate and represent JioSaavn before administrative, and regulatory authorities including police authorities as and when required, and assist in follow-up action.

Eligibility

L.L.B with strong academic performance.
7-10 years of transactional legal experience, data privacy, and compliance in a reputed law firm or in-house legal department.
Skills and experience in either (i) corporate/M&A or (ii) entertainment/media/digital technology.
Research-oriented with excellent business and legal judgment. Superior ability to assess risk and determine priorities based on that risk assessment and attune it to the needs of the business.
Familiarity with the global media and entertainment industry with a bent of mind for litigation and dispute resolution will be helpful.
Proven ability to quickly understand and learn new skills, technical and otherwise.
Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication styles to diverse audiences.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while completing them on time.
An entrepreneurial, creative, and solution-driven outlook on all legal strategies.