Senior Counsel (Hybrid - NYC)

WHO WE ARE:  

Splice is a creative platform for people who make music. Serious producers choose Splice Sounds to bring their ideas to life. A subscription to Splice inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry-leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack. With a rent-to-own marketplace of DAWs and plugins, the Splice experience seamlessly integrates into any music production workflow, regardless of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Via Splice, an unparalleled team of sound designers and sample creators are fueling the success of a growing global community of chart-topping producers, students, and DIY creators.

HOW WE WORK:  

At Splice, DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability, and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Splice Together, Creator Centric, and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together, and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us.

Splice embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental all-hands and get-togethers.

When you join Splice, you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?

JOB TITLE: Senior Counsel 

LOCATION: Hybrid (NYC)

THE ROLE: 

Splice seeks a bright, highly motivated individual who will be a hands-on, business-first lawyer who can handle negotiations and draft contracts for content production for the Splice platform, complex copyright issues, day-to-day operational needs, and strategic priorities. This individual will need to be capable of handling a fast-paced working environment and providing practical and strategic legal advice and counsel to the internal business partners. This role reports directly to the General Counsel.

TEAM INFORMATION: 

The Legal department is responsible for all business and legal matters for Splice. More specifically, this group manages, negotiates, and executes on a broad range of legal issues to minimize legal exposure for the company. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Create templates/forms that will best capture the necessary rights required for Splice.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including corporate partnerships, digital production, co-production, license, distribution, acquisition, development, and content rights deals, including talent agreements and music rights agreements under manager supervision.
• Analyze and summarize comments from opposing representation and propose solutions.
• Assist in providing ongoing business advice to internal clients concerning DTC platforms, product/software releases, digital content production, talent, and other issues as needed.
• Establish strong relationships with Splice’s business units and outside corporate partners, producers, music labels, agents, and talent.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified candidates must have a JD and be a member of the New York Bar. Must be able to work in the New York City office.
• Minimum of 5 years of in-depth negotiating and drafting experience is a core requirement within the entertainment and/or digital media industries. Experience as in-house counsel or as an associate at a law firm focused on intellectual property is preferred.
• Knowledge of the areas of law required: intellectual property law, corporate law, technology law, and data and privacy law.
• Candidate should possess excellent organizational skills, be extremely detail-oriented, and highly organized to be able to handle a high volume of multiple projects simultaneously and to work under tight timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with and to Discovery executives, internal clients, and the outside entertainment community.
• Must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, make firm decisions, and offer a high level of customer service.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications is desirable.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

SPLICE BENEFITS: 

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The pay range for this role is $190,000 - $230,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.