Snap Inc.
Senior Commercial Counsel, Content & Music
Snap Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Commercial Counsel, Content & Music
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Locations: Los Angeles, California; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; New York, New York
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0036643
Snap Inc
is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal.
We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of the Legal team, you’ll play a key role in Snap’s commercial transactions and advise teams throughout the company on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services.
What you’ll do:
Provide tactical and strategic advice to Snap business and product leaders related to content acquisition, music licensing, brand partnerships, and talent and creator initiatives.
Lead and manage all legal aspects of deals for Snap’s content initiatives, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements for Snap’s content platform.
Lead and manage all aspects of deals for Snap’s Sounds and other music initiatives, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements with music publishers, record labels, and performance organizations.
Develop and apply policies and practices for legal compliance with laws and regulations governing the use and distribution of publisher-produced and user-generated content.
Coordinate with colleagues from every part of the company as part of cross-functional teams addressing the above.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge and understanding of the digital content ecosystem, including the distribution of user-generated content, licensed audio-visual content, and music via digital platforms.
Substantial experience structuring, drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on transactions with multinational media companies, studios, production companies, guilds and unions, and record labels.
Meaningful experience with First Amendment principles, media regulatory compliance, advertising and marketing regulatory compliance.
Experience structuring and drafting user terms and policies.
Outstanding analytical, communication (both verbal and written), organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to accommodate timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player, with a team-first attitude.
Ability to use Google Workspaces and other collaborative productivity software.
Hard working and inspired about Snapchat products and culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
JD degree from an accredited institution.
8+ years of relevant experience working for a media company, entertainment studio, online platform, or transactional law firm/practice group.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of in-house experience.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some
information .
At Snap Inc., we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Our Benefits:
Snap Inc. offers comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs, including paid parental leave, medical coverage, and compensation packages.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position varies by zone:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) : $244,000-$366,000 annually.
Zone B : $232,000-$348,000 annually.
Zone C : $208,000-$311,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Locations: Los Angeles, California; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; New York, New York
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0036643
Snap Inc
is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal.
We’re looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join Snap Inc.! As a member of the Legal team, you’ll play a key role in Snap’s commercial transactions and advise teams throughout the company on legal issues spanning the breadth of Snap’s products and services.
What you’ll do:
Provide tactical and strategic advice to Snap business and product leaders related to content acquisition, music licensing, brand partnerships, and talent and creator initiatives.
Lead and manage all legal aspects of deals for Snap’s content initiatives, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements for Snap’s content platform.
Lead and manage all aspects of deals for Snap’s Sounds and other music initiatives, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements with music publishers, record labels, and performance organizations.
Develop and apply policies and practices for legal compliance with laws and regulations governing the use and distribution of publisher-produced and user-generated content.
Coordinate with colleagues from every part of the company as part of cross-functional teams addressing the above.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge and understanding of the digital content ecosystem, including the distribution of user-generated content, licensed audio-visual content, and music via digital platforms.
Substantial experience structuring, drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on transactions with multinational media companies, studios, production companies, guilds and unions, and record labels.
Meaningful experience with First Amendment principles, media regulatory compliance, advertising and marketing regulatory compliance.
Experience structuring and drafting user terms and policies.
Outstanding analytical, communication (both verbal and written), organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to accommodate timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player, with a team-first attitude.
Ability to use Google Workspaces and other collaborative productivity software.
Hard working and inspired about Snapchat products and culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
JD degree from an accredited institution.
8+ years of relevant experience working for a media company, entertainment studio, online platform, or transactional law firm/practice group.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of in-house experience.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some
information .
At Snap Inc., we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Our Benefits:
Snap Inc. offers comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs, including paid parental leave, medical coverage, and compensation packages.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position varies by zone:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) : $244,000-$366,000 annually.
Zone B : $232,000-$348,000 annually.
Zone C : $208,000-$311,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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