Legal Counsel
4 days ago
We’re Hiring
Legal Counsel
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver
Full-time
Temporarily Remote
WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
- Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
- Get involved in the rapidly changing music and copyright space
- Advocate for and empower the creative community
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Legal Services team and will advise the business on a wide array of matters, including music licensing, tariff setting, member queries, corporate governance and technology agreements. The Legal Counsel will also work closely with external counsel on matters before the courts and the Copyright Board of Canada.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Negotiating and drafting IP licensing agreements
- Assisting on tariff matters before the Copyright Board
- Participating in SOCAN’s routine enforcement and major litigation
- Advising on matters relating to copyright and the music industry
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Between 2 and 6 years experience post-call
- Corporate and commercial law experience strongly preferred
- Background in IP law preferred
- Some litigation experience would be an asset
COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical, drafting and organization skills, as well as excellent communication skills
- Bilingual in French and English strongly preferred
- Knowledge of the Canadian music industry and/or rights management would be an asset
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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