Legal Counsel - Licensing & Business Development at Spotify - London

Legal Counsel - Licensing & Business Development

Company

Spotify

Location

London

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Team: Legal

You’ll join Spotify’s Legal Licensing and Business Development team, supporting partnerships that bring Spotify to listeners around the world. This team works at the intersection of technology, media, and business, helping shape how Spotify is distributed across platforms, devices, and experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with business development, finance, and licensing teams to support innovative deals that expand Spotify’s global reach.

What You'll Do

Partner with Business Development teams to support partnerships that enable Spotify distribution across platforms, devices, and services

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology, AI, hardware, and distribution partnerships

Provide clear, practical legal guidance on complex deal structures, risks, and regulatory considerations
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across finance, accounting, and licensing to support agreement execution and implementation

Translate legal concepts into clear guidance that informs business strategy and decision-making

Help improve and scale contract templates, processes, and ways of working to support global growth

Support teams in navigating internal policies, approval processes, and evolving legal frameworks

Who You Are

You have a law degree from an accredited university and are qualified to practice law in the UK or Sweden

You have 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal team

You are experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in technology, media, AI, or IP-focused environments

You are comfortable working across global teams and time zones, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities

You communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, accessible way for non-legal partners

You bring a practical, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making

You have experience supporting business development or partnership-driven organizations

You are curious about emerging technologies and understand the legal considerations around AI and digital distribution

You collaborate effectively and take ownership of your work while contributing to a supportive team environment

Where You'll Be

This role is based in London or Stockholm.

We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.

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