Business Affairs Director - US

FUGA provides forward-thinking music distribution, technology, and marketing services to forward-thinking music companies. Working at the heart of the music industry with more than 800 clients, including Beggars Group, Epitaph, Naxos and Ninja Tune, FUGA is the world’s leading full-service B2B music distributor.
FUGA works at the forefront of music distribution technology, connecting its clients with digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music while helping them get the most from their music, whether that’s with award-nominated label services, industry-leading revenue accounting, or using FUGA’s suite of best-in-class products.
Owned by Downtown Music Holdings, FUGA is an independent company and is one of the very few distributors to sit on the highest preferred partner tiers for all the major DSPs.
Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated business affairs professional to join FUGA’s Legal and Business Affairs team as our representative in the U.S., reporting to the SVP, Business Affairs.
What You Do:

• Advise on, and manage the drafting, negotiation and administration of, Client Agreements (which may include advance structuring, digital and physical distribution, marketing and audience strategy services, UGC channel management and related services, sync services, neighbouring rights and premium royalty accounting services), with minimal supervision (including leading negotiations with prospective clients’ legal representatives as appropriate)
• Advise on, and manage the review, drafting, negotiation and administration of, various other agreements (which may include DSP licences, physical distributor agreements, manufacturing and associated agreements, and vendor / procurement / contractor agreements), with minimal supervision
• Support our Trust & Safety initiatives (which may include assisting with the management of cease and desist / takedown notices, claims and litigation matters) 
• Assist with the creation of new contract templates and the maintenance of current contract templates
• Maintain and assist with making improvements to internal policies and cross-department / cross-group collaborations and workflows 
• Support the local FUGA Business Development representatives in driving forward business in the region, with focus on the US, LATAM and APAC markets
• Respond to day-to-day queries from the FUGA team and generally assist the Global Head of Business Affairs with FUGA business affairs, with particular focus on the region

Who You Are:

• Qualified lawyer / business affairs professional with a law degree, at least 5 years’ experience practising law and at least 4 years’ relevant experience in a legal / business affairs capacity with a label, music distributor or other relevant organisation in the music industry
• Strong negotiator with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, and established key relationships in the region
• Proactive team member who is motivated to maximise and improve existing workflows and procedures 
• Exceptional project manager, with the ability to work across multiple deals / projects at once, proactively drive those deals / projects forward and effectively manage priorities
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a bonus

Who We Are:

• Close-knit, enthusiastic and motivated in-house team - part of a growing company with strong ambitions
• An international business environment made up of colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech
• Global mindset, local presence. Office locations in NYC or LA, with an open and flexible approach to remote working
• Egalitarian, transparent environment

Please note, this is a hybrid position that can be based in either New York City or Los Angeles. FUGA provides base salary ranges for all positions located in the United States at the time of posting. The hiring range for this position is USD $105-$150k annually. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon various factors including, but not limited to, work experience, geographic location and relevant skills. Downtown is committed to providing a comprehensive market-competitive total rewards program for its employees which includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match and generous paid time off.