Full-Time
Legal Counsel
Platform Liability
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Spotify
10,001+ employees
Digital music streaming service with podcasts
Senior
London, UK
Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days a week in the office.
- Law degree (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of experience working in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Deep understanding of intermediary liability frameworks, with a preference for experience litigating cases involving intermediary liability
- Proven expertise in copyright law and other content-related legal issues
- Experience assessing and advising on a broad set of legal standards, even when those standards are new to you
- Experience in partnering with global stakeholders
- A passion for legal problems; you can explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
- A problem solver who stays calm when problems come your way
- A builder; you can work collaboratively (especially with non-lawyers) on finding practical, implementable tools and operational solutions
- Self-motivated and can identify and complete work to be done without being instructed
- A multi-tasker who can triage to make sure the right matters get your attention
- You’re willing to really dig deep on projects
- You work well as part of a team — both with other lawyers and with non-legal partners
- Advise on Spotify’s global compliance with platform liability frameworks and copyright safe harbor laws (e.g., Digital Services Act, DMCA, Section 230)
- Support managing Spotify’s legal takedown process, across all content types, across all types of legal issues
- Provide legal advice across Spotify on platform liability including issue-spotting and strategizing solutions for exciting new products
- Work with internal and external counsel and government affairs experts to track evolving legal requirements across the territories where Spotify operates
- Counsel the teams responsible for building, managing, and implementing Spotify’s content policies including the Trust & Safety team and the Content Protection team
- Work on proactive enforcement efforts regarding potential abuse of the Spotify platform
- Provide legal support for litigations and press inquiries arising out of content takedown issues
- Work with operations teams within and outside the legal team to develop efficient, scalable practices around legal takedown requests
- Perform rotational work as business requires
Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which is supported by ads, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$2B
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
2006
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 11%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
- The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
- Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
- Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.
What makes Spotify unique
- Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
- The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
- Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse
Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents
Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs
Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success
All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub
Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events