Full-Time

Counsel – Cmos & Collective Music Licensing

Legal & Public Policy, Streaming

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Netflix

Netflix

10,001+ employees

Subscription-based streaming service for entertainment

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

The role will require some travel.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Law or comparable law degree from a European country.
  • 3-6 years of experience in the entertainment industry in a law firm or in-house in any European country advising on commercial agreements with digital media and entertainment companies and CMOs, and related litigation.
  • In-depth knowledge of copyright in the audio or audiovisual industry, including data and operational challenges.
  • Understanding of the interplay between multiple moving parts of the audiovisual and music industry.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (fluency in another major language (e.g., French, Italian, and/or Spanish) is a plus.
  • Ability to think globally.
Responsibilities
  • Handle legal due diligence and related legal research in the countries in which Netflix operates with internal and external counsel.
  • Assess the changing regulatory environment in which Netflix operates.
  • Support the team in drafting agreements with CMOs and in negotiations.
  • Negotiate agreements with CMOs.
  • Support regulatory proceedings and litigation cases with internal and external counsel.
  • Interact internally with all relevant teams to design and execute the best legal approach and strategy to CMOs and collective licensing.
  • Engage with regulators, legislators, and authorities on CMO-related matters.
  • Conduct legal reviews of how product changes affect our CMO strategy and our agreements with CMOs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on regulatory matters, including analyzing and advising on proposed and current regulation related to CMOs.
  • Experience working with laws and practices in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience in CMO related litigation.
  • Exceptional drafting and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage numerous projects proactively and simultaneously under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear, concise, and effective communication and presentation style adaptable to local markets,
  • Ability to evaluate risk with imperfect information and make quick decisions.
  • Excellent business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, and judgment.
  • Resourceful, able to pivot quickly, think practically, and be solution-oriented.
  • Curiosity for technology, reporting formats, and music data.

Netflix provides a streaming service that offers a wide variety of entertainment content, including TV shows, movies, anime, and documentaries. Users can access this content on-demand by paying a monthly subscription fee, which allows them to watch without any advertisements. The service is available on various internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices. Netflix differentiates itself from competitors by continuously updating its content library with new titles each week and offering a specialized children's experience with parental controls to ensure safe viewing. The company's goal is to deliver a seamless and enjoyable viewing experience for a diverse global audience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Los Gatos, California

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Localized content investments boost subscriber growth in non-English speaking regions.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions foster innovation and tap into emerging talent.
  • Mobile streaming expansion in developing countries grows Netflix's subscriber base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video challenges Netflix's market position.
  • Rising content production costs could pressure profit margins if growth lags.
  • Controversial content airing risks damaging Netflix's brand reputation.

What makes Netflix unique

  • Netflix offers a vast array of ad-free content across multiple genres.
  • The platform provides a specialized children's experience with robust parental controls.
  • Netflix invests in interactive content, enhancing viewer engagement and differentiation.

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Benefits

Free lunches

Up to 12 months' maternity and paternity leave

Unlimited vacation days, within reason

Open working hours (at the California office)

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Mobile phone discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

2%
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