Full-Time

Senior Associate

Legal Operations

Posted on 9/9/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$84.7k - $121kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

New York, NY, USA

This role will be located in New York, NY and is hybrid.

Category
Legal
Contract Management
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working in a legal operations role, preferably at an international organization or a large international law firm.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting contract management processes and managing a CLM system.
  • Good understanding of legal, contract management, and corporate governance policies, roles, and processes.
  • Experience managing relationships with law firms and negotiating fee arrangements (bonus but not mandatory).
  • Ability to bridge the gap between technical, legal, and business teams, aligning technical requirements with legal and business needs.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex projects with legal and other business stakeholders, preferably across multiple time zones.
  • Ability to make risk-based decisions independently.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
  • Inquisitive and challenges the effectiveness of current processes and procedures, constantly seeking ways to improve.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and optimize our CLM system, ensuring efficient and effective contract processes and workflows.
  • Be responsible for daily support and administration of our CLM system, managing high-touch workstreams for Spotify’s most critical contracts.
  • Work closely with Spotify’s business and finance teams to support the deal process, ensuring compliant and efficient contract execution.
  • Manage and support legal tech solutions and systems, such as legal automation, AI contract review and more.
  • Relationship management and negotiation of fee arrangements with Spotify’s external law firms.
  • Lead and support various legal operations projects, driving them to successful completion by coordinating with legal and business stakeholders.
  • Develop and create efficient structures to support Legal Affairs in planning strategic legal work and contributions across Spotify’s business.

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

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