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Music Legal Affairs Counsel

Rimas Entertainment LLC • San Juan, PR, US • 2w ago

JOB DETAILS

Title

Legal Affairs Counsel

Classification

Exempt

Department

Legal

Reports to

General Manager

YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE

The Legal Affairs Counsel is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing a wide range of client–label agreements that support the business and creative operations of Rimas‑affiliated record labels. This role provides specialized legal support tailored to the music industry, ensuring that all contracts, rights clearances, and business transactions align with company objectives and industry standards. Plays a key role in safeguarding the company’s intellectual property, managing legal risk, and enabling smooth collaboration across departments involved in artist relations, marketing, distribution, touring, and catalogue management.

IMPACT OUR BUSINESS BY

Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Lifecycle Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of talent‑related agreements, including exclusive artist recording contracts, distribution agreements, producer agreements, songwriter agreements, master and composition purchase agreements, and related amendments, under the supervision of the General Manager.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, execution, enforcement, renewals, and obligation tracking.
Maintain and update the Legal Department Contract Inventory, including drafting abstract summaries for all talent‑related agreements.
Follow up with internal and external parties to secure signatures from authorized officers of Rimas and its affiliated companies.
Respond to day‑to‑day inquiries regarding contract terms, obligations, and interpretation.
Draft short‑form agreements on a rapid‑turnaround basis.

Copyright, Licensing & Rights Management

Handle sample clearance and interpolation processes, including outreach to clearinghouses, rights holders, artists, and producers.
Clear music rights for Rimas and affiliate video content, including identifying rights owners, negotiating synchronization and master licenses, and ensuring compliance with copyright law and fair use principles.
Register and monitor U.S. Copyright Office sound recording applications.
Provide guidance on copyright, trademark, contract, and data privacy matters as needed.

Marketing, Advertising & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure marketing campaigns comply with consumer protection laws, advertising standards, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and industry‑specific requirements.
Oversee catalogue compliance for Rimas Classics, addressing breach‑of‑contract claims, copyright disputes, and regulatory inquiries, and advising on strategies for conflict resolution.

Due Diligence & Transactional Support

Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, licensing deals, and other business transactions by reviewing prior agreements, identifying legal risks, and preparing summaries or reports for senior management.
Collaborate with the Finance Department to verify compliance with historical contractual obligations and financial terms.

Talent Relations, Obligations Tracking & Cross‑Department Collaboration

Work closely with Artist Relations and Accounting to monitor delivery obligations, contract period expirations, renewal windows, advances owed, consent requirements for master or sync usage, and other notice‑driven provisions.
Identify and resolve past, present, or ongoing issues related to contractual obligations as they arise.

General Legal Support

Provide counsel on a variety of legal issues, including copyright, trademark, contract, and data privacy matters, and draft agreements between Rimas, its affiliates, and external vendors.
Other tasks and responsibilities are assigned due to business and operational needs.

General responsibilities:

Fulfill the job's duties and obligations by the company's rules.
Comply with the safety and health measures established by the company.
Refrain from engaging in improper, disorderly, criminal, or immoral conduct that reasonably may affect the company's best interests.
Comply with the company's orders and instructions in the regular exercise of its executive powers and managerial discretion.
Abstain from competing in the company's business activities.
Contribute to increase the productivity and competitiveness of the company.
Satisfactorily fulfill all duties.

MUSIC TO RIMAS – YOUR SKILLS

Your Passion

Passionate about music and entertainment
Experience understanding client needs and providing an innovative solution approach.
A high degree of self-motivation

Your Creativity

Ability to create new standards and ways of doing things with an innovative and hacker attitude.
Proven ability to process high volumes of data with speed and accuracy

Your Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Music Business, Business Administration, or a related field; a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM is strongly preferred.
Prior experience in the music, entertainment, or media industry, particularly within Legal Affairs, Business Affairs, or Rights Management.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
Strong understanding of copyright, trademark, contract law, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Familiarity with music industry agreements, including recording, distribution, publishing, producer, and licensing contracts.
Knowledge of sample clearance, interpolation processes, synchronization licensing, and rights management for audiovisual content.
Experience with U.S. Copyright Office filings, including sound recording registrations.
Excellent drafting skills, as well as analytical and communication skills

Excellent communication skills, including writing in both English and Spanish.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills
Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, Google Conference or Zoom, task management platforms like Monday and Asana, and contract lifecycle management software

Your Attitude

It is important to have an organized self-starter with the capacity to manage a varied and often intense workload, as every project is supported in the role.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage complex situations and problem-solving while maintaining professionalism and poise
Whatever it takes, we make it happen approach.

WAY OF BUSINESS

You are part of a one-stop 360 organization focusing on the new generation of Latinx artists with a multi-platform entertainment format.
You are part of an expert creative music label to create relevant opportunities for our artists.
You are part of the underdogs who are unafraid of their creative vision, differentiation, and own voice.
You shape, connect, and move Nuestra Cultura with our artist music and entertainment approach.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

Your Environment

Operates within a high‑energy music and entertainment environment where priorities can shift quickly based on release schedules, artist needs, and business opportunities.
Involves handling sensitive information, confidential agreements, and proprietary business strategies with discretion and professionalism.
Requires a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail, especially when managing contract lifecycles, rights clearances, and compliance matters.

Your Physical Efforts

Primarily a sedentary, office‑based role requiring extended periods of sitting while reviewing contracts, drafting documents, and working on a computer.
Regular use of standard office equipment.
Occasional need to stand, walk, or move between departments for meetings, collaboration, or document retrieval.
May involve light physical activity, such as carrying files, binders, or laptops during internal meetings or when coordinating with other departments.
Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for prolonged periods, especially during contract review, rights research, or time‑sensitive clearances.
May require occasional extended hours, particularly during release cycles, urgent negotiations, or deadlines tied to marketing, touring, or distribution schedules.
If applicable, occasional travel to events, performances, or meetings may be required, depending on business needs.

GENERAL NOTES

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify, change, add, or eliminate duties according to business and operational needs.

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