Legal Counsel Associate

Naxos of America, Inc. is seeking a qualified Associate Legal Counsel for a temporary assignment (approximately 6 - 7 months).  The ideal candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be fully admitted to practice law in the United States, preferably Tennessee.

Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 1 - 2 years of in-house legal experience with music business related experience.

• Health Insurance (low deductible) with no waiting period – Company pays 100% of Employee Coverage
• Dental Insurance - Company pays 50% of Employee Coverage
• Vision, Life, Disability, Accident & more
• 401(k) and/or Roth – Company Match
• Parental Leave           
• Paid FMLA
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account – Company Match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review and administer corporate contracts and related documents, including providing legal support on corporate, technology, licensing, commercial and related transactions, human resource issues, international tax law and application, and special projects 
• Cooperate and coordinate with other Naxos counsel worldwide on corporate governance matters, Intellectual Property registration, etc., as well as provide support for local and global Board of Directors and Committees, including local oversight of corporate governance and related policies 
• Stay up-to-date on and advise corporate leadership teams regarding general legal issues and best practices in the industry
• Provide legal training to members of management and business partners 
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of global legal operations strategy, including contract and legal document lifecycle management, and legal knowledge and information management 
• Provide support for M&A transactions, including working with various corporate stakeholders on deal structure and LOI terms, planning and assisting in due diligence, drafting deal agreements, and actively managing deal process and execution 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Education: Must have a law degree (Juris Doctor or equivalent) from an accredited law school 
• License: Must be fully admitted to practice law in the United States, Tennessee preferred
• Experience:  1-2 years of in-house legal experience or music business related experience required
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders.