Legal Counsel, Music Publishing at Spotify

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Team: Legal

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with strong expertise in music publishing and copyright licensing to join Spotify’s Legal Licensing team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Business Affairs, Finance, and Product teams to structure, negotiate, and draft complex licensing agreements with CMOs and music publishers. You’ll play a key role in shaping the legal frameworks that govern how musical works are used across Spotify’s service in APAC, helping enable innovation while supporting rights holders and creators.

What You'll Do

Provide clear, practical legal advice on music publishing, copyright, and licensing matters across APAC markets

Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with music publishers and collective management organizations (CMOs)

Partner closely with Business Affairs and cross-functional teams to support commercial negotiations and strategic initiatives

Advise on legal implications of new product features, launches, and business models involving musical works

Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations, copyright laws, and local regulatory frameworks

Translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders

Contribute to scalable legal frameworks that support Spotify’s continued growth in the region

Who You Are

You have a minimum of 6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role with exposure to music publishing or copyright law

You are experienced in negotiating licensing agreements involving digital services, publishers, and CMOs

You have a strong understanding of the commercial dynamics of the music industry and digital platforms

You are comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions, ideally with experience in APAC markets

You communicate clearly and know how to simplify complex legal topics for a range of audiences

You can manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment

You care about supporting creators and rights holders in an evolving digital ecosystem