Epic Games is hiring: Counsel, Music in Cary
Epic Games, Cary, NC, United States, 27518
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
LEGAL
What We Do
Epic's multi-specialized team of attorneys and legal professionals, partner across our organization to provide legal solutions, as well as, consult and inform on the products we build and games we develop.
What You'll Do
We're looking for a music licensing attorney with experience in media and entertainment to join our growing music licensing practice. This position will work closely with our business teams to provide world class legal support and advice when working with record labels, publishers, independent artists and more.
In this role, you will
* Spearhead negotiation and implementation of novel and complex music licenses and artist agreements for Fortnite, including the musical gameplay experience Festival
* Coordinate with internal business teams, outside counsel, external music clearance agents and various rights holders to facilitate licensing and contracting
* Provide creative, results-oriented advice to internal stakeholders
* Organize and drive music-related projects and build and maintain strong relationships with music industry stakeholders
* Identify and implement efficiencies into Epic's music practice
* Closely coordinate and collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals
* Provide music support to other Epic products and services, as time permits
What we're looking for
* 7-10 years of experience in music law, specific experience in licensing with labels, publishers and collection rights societies strongly preferred
* Lawyer, qualified to practice in the US
* Hands-on experience negotiating agreements with external parties, project managing complex and time sensitive matters and strong ability to collaborate and build consensus amongst various internal and external stakeholders
* Strong initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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