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Netflix Inc Counsel, Music Business Affairs - India
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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.Our Music Business Affairs Team is looking for a  new member to join the team  who shares our passion for music, the entertainment industry and great content. Someone who seeks out and thrives in anenvironmentwhere freedom and responsibility are a tenet, and passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates.  A stunning and selfless colleague for whom no task is too small or insurmountable.The Music Business Affairs Team is responsible for production, clearance and licensing of music on our original content through to the distribution of music globally.  This role will be based in Netflix’s Mumbai office.  The role will report to the Principal Counsel,  Music Business Affairs, India. The role will have broad responsibility and unique insight into multiple aspects of our business and the opportunity to work with a wide number of internal and external partners.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include overseeing the production, clearance and licensing of music on our original content.  This includes supporting our external production partners in their negotiation of music deals (eg, composer, artist and songwriter deals, music producer deals, music clearances and music licensing deals, worldwide public domain assessments, record company and music publishing waivers) and handling certain music deals in-house (eg, negotiating commercial terms and structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements with composers, songwriters, artists, performers, producers, record companies and music publishers and negotiating soundtrack album deals);This role will also provide music business & legal support and guidance to internal teams, including negotiating and drafting music terms in production services agreements, content licenses and other rights acquisition deals, providing guidance around the creation and delivery of cue sheets, song credits, building out scalable workflows with our production partners, and creating  music presentations and educational music sessions to internal teams and external production partners.  The role will also work closely with other teams such as the Content team, Marketing team, the Cue Sheets team, and the CMO team (Collective Management Organisations ;REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate will have PQE (Post Qualified Experience) of 8-10 years experience as a lawyer, preferably in the Media & Entertainment industry or from a law firm, which specializes in Media & Entertainment practice;Deep understanding of the music industry and the dynamics among recording artists, songwriters, record companies, music publishers, music producers, and CMOs;Experience providing in-house music support in a television, documentary or film production company and/or network is highly preferred;Relationships with producers and music labels is preferred;Hands-on experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting composer, performer and featured artist agreements, master use and synchronization license agreements, music producer agreements, songwriter agreements, record company and music publishing waiver agreements;Thorough understanding of the music nuances in producing locally vs producing for global distribution;In-depth knowledge of music copyright and the series/film production process - from development, budgeting, pre-production, production and post production to  music clearance/licensing to composer engagement/recording through to delivery, cue sheets, marketing  and launch;Practical knowledge of the music and entertainment industries in India, including the role of CMOs such as IPRS, and active relationships with music agents, lawyers,  managers, music publishers and record companies;Understanding of the evolving theatrical, VOD and TV Landscapes.The successful candidate will also possess the following:Fluency (written and spoken) in EnglishExceptional drafting and project management skillsClear, concise and effective communication skillsHighly-collaborative and flexible with the ability to respond positively, innovate and adapt to change and new ideasExperience managing heavy workflow independentlyDemonstrated curiosity about how different backgrounds and cultures affect us at work, and a commitment to acknowledge and work past implicit biases that we all haveUnparalleled organizational skills and an unwavering attention to detailStrong analytical capabilities and judgment, even when the rules are unclear and the issues are of first impressionAbility to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environmentResourceful and able to pivot quickly, think practically and be solution-orientedCuriosity and eagerness to tackle additional projects as needed, including matters outside of your area of expertiseTech-savvy, with a strong sense of how cloud-based document and database systems are used in a modern business environmentA sense of humour!Inclusionis a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want anaccommodation/adjustmentfor a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversitybuilds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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