[Remote] Director, M&A Legal Affairs
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company, and they are seeking a Director, M&A Legal Affairs to advise on a broad range of M&A transactions. The role involves providing legal support, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful execution of transactions.
Responsibilities
• Provide legal support and advice on all aspects of M&A transactions, from deal structuring to post-closing integration
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other related transaction documents
• Conduct and oversee due diligence on potential acquisitions, including reviewing contracts, intellectual property rights, and other legal and financial aspects of the target company or target assets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Finance, Corporate Development, and Operations) to ensure smooth execution of transactions
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory considerations related to acquisitions
• Assist in the integration of newly acquired businesses, including compliance with corporate governance, IP management, and labor laws
• Stay informed of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company’s M&A activities or the broader music and entertainment industry
• Other duties as assigned
Skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with relevant state bar
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on M&A transactions, corporate law, and entertainment/music law
• Prior experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel role, preferably within the music or entertainment industry
• Knowledge of music licensing, publishing, distribution, and related rights
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges associated with acquiring music companies, including intellectual property, copyright, royalties, and contractual obligations
• Proven track record of managing complex deals and working under tight deadlines
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to advise on both legal and commercial aspects of transactions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with debt financing preferred but not required
• Previous experience with international M&A transactions preferred
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, and post-acquisition integration in the music industry preferred
Company Overview
• Create Music Group is a music services company that provides rights management, royalty collection, and monetization solutions. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.createmusicgroup.com/.
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Responsibilities
• Provide legal support and advice on all aspects of M&A transactions, from deal structuring to post-closing integration
• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other related transaction documents
• Conduct and oversee due diligence on potential acquisitions, including reviewing contracts, intellectual property rights, and other legal and financial aspects of the target company or target assets
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Finance, Corporate Development, and Operations) to ensure smooth execution of transactions
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory considerations related to acquisitions
• Assist in the integration of newly acquired businesses, including compliance with corporate governance, IP management, and labor laws
• Stay informed of changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company’s M&A activities or the broader music and entertainment industry
• Other duties as assigned
Skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with relevant state bar
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on M&A transactions, corporate law, and entertainment/music law
• Prior experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel role, preferably within the music or entertainment industry
• Knowledge of music licensing, publishing, distribution, and related rights
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges associated with acquiring music companies, including intellectual property, copyright, royalties, and contractual obligations
• Proven track record of managing complex deals and working under tight deadlines
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to advise on both legal and commercial aspects of transactions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with debt financing preferred but not required
• Previous experience with international M&A transactions preferred
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, and post-acquisition integration in the music industry preferred
Company Overview
• Create Music Group is a music services company that provides rights management, royalty collection, and monetization solutions. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.createmusicgroup.com/.
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