Full-Time

Senior Legal Counsel

Licensing & Business Development

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$198.4k - $283.5kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Business Development
Legal & Compliance
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
  • Eligible to practice law in the U.S.
  • 10+ years of experience working in a top-tier entertainment law firm and/or in-house legal department at a social network, or major TV, film, or podcast studio/network.
  • Expertise in copyright law and legal issues relating to content licensing and digital distribution.
  • Expertise in multifaceted content development and distribution.
  • Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills!
  • Team player with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid change.
  • Creative problem solver, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously!
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate, draft and advise on a wide range of commercial transactions with a focus on content licensing, acquisition, and distribution agreements.
  • Provide guidance to senior executives in support of their objectives and helping shape evolving strategies.
  • Provide day-to-day legal support with partnerships and production teams, that includes creative and risk assessments as well as advising on clearances.
  • Work cross-functionally across finance, operations, advertising and product teams in furtherance of Spotify’s content offering.

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

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's D.C. expansion leverages podcasts' growing political influence.
  • AI-powered podcasts enhance Spotify Wrapped, offering unique user experiences.
  • Audiobook success in New Zealand suggests a growing market for Spotify.

What critics are saying

  • Dependency on Google's NotebookLM may pose risks if the partnership dissolves.
  • AI storytelling in Wrapped could lead to privacy concerns among users.
  • Spotify's political podcasting may expose it to political bias accusations.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's AI-powered podcasts enhance user engagement and attract tech-savvy audiences.
  • Localized content strategies, like Kenyan podcasts, drive regional user engagement.
  • AI storytelling in Wrapped differentiates Spotify, increasing user retention.

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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