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Corporate Legal Counsel

Employer
Kobalt Music
Location
London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)
Closing date
26 Feb 2025
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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, In-House
Experience Level
Mid Level
Contract
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Media/Entertainment/Sport
PQE
4-6 Years

Job Details

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.

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.

Company

Kobalt is the leading technology-powered music services company, offering end-to-end solutions for over 50,000 artists and songwriters and 800 labels and publishing companies. Through Kobalt technology and services, creators benefit from more money, better reporting, and maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. With the award-winning Kobalt desktop portal and app, Kobalt clients get real-time insight into their work and activity.

Collection of royalties has traditionally been time-consuming and costly. Kobalt has developed centralised, automated and efficient administration services supported by a scalable, proprietary, dedicated system using the latest technology. Because of Kobalt's innovative approach, Kobalt offers a reduction in royalty collection time of up to 50%, more effective collection as well as substantially improved transparency.

We’re currently over 400 people based across 10 offices and we’re expecting to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0207 401 5500
Location
4 Valentine Place
London
London
SE1 8QH
GB

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