Associate Director, Business and Legal Affairs

About the roleAs the Associate Director of Business & Legal Affairs for ADA, you will be a key player in structuring and executing the deals that drive our global distribution business. You will act as a primary legal partner to A&R, marketing, and finance teams, providing expert counsel on a wide range of transactional and intellectual property matters.ResponsibilitiesStructure, negotiate, and draft complex industry agreements, including distribution agreements, label service deals, license agreements, NDAs, commercial vendor agreements, and termination agreements.Provide day‑to‑day legal and business counseling to ADA's A&R, finance, marketing, label management, commerce, and international departments regarding contractual obligations and rights.Take full ownership of the deal lifecycle, ensuring all contracts are executed accurately and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of attention to detail.Investigate and resolve claims and disputes, including copyright, audit, and breach of contract matters, in coordination with WMG's corporate legal and litigation departments.Liaise with finance and accounting to ensure accurate interpretation of complex deal terms and compliance with financial obligations.QualificationsJ.D. degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and in‑good‑standing membership of the New York State Bar.At least 3-5 years of post‑bar experience as a practicing transactional attorney.Type‑A professional with extremely high attention to detail and a commitment to precision in drafting and negotiation.Ready to take complete ownership of deals and drive them to completion independently while remaining a team‑oriented collaborator.Proactive problem‑solver who can manage multiple high‑priority assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines.Deep passion for music, innovation, and the independent label community.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in‑house at a music distributor or record label, or within the music/entertainment practice of a major law firm.In‑depth knowledge of copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity (NIL) as they pertain to the recorded music industry.Strong understanding of the evolving digital landscape and its impact on music distribution and monetization.Additional InformationMinimum 4 days per week in the office.Salary range: $100,000 to $135,000 per year.Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr