VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Rights Enforcement

Concord is the world’s leading independent music company. The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally. Concord's growing catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history.

Concord is headquartered in Nashville with additional offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, Melbourne, and Miami.

As Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Rights Enforcement, you'll be responsible for general rights enforcement and litigation strategy and support for Concord, in coordination with business-unit EVPs within the Business & Legal Affairs department. Work under direct supervision of the General Counsel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Music Copyright Enforcement: Develop and execute strategies to protect and enforce Concord’s music rights
• Litigation & Disputes: Oversee and manage copyright infringement claims and other IP-related controversies, in coordination with business units
• Industry Developments: Stay informed, and lead internal education on, copyright law developments, relevant regulatory changes, relevant industry actions, and enforcement trends

What you’ll do:

• Manage defensive and offensive copyright infringement and related IP claims and suits, in close coordination with Concord business units and other senior Business & Legal Affairs lawyers
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel on controversy matters
• Prepare cease and desist and other infringement and collection notices
• Manage and organize electronic and physical case files, including tracking deadlines and monitoring case schedules
• Lead internal efforts around document production and e-discovery, including responding to production requests, coordinating with outside vendors, and reviewing and analyzing documents
• Manage communication regarding litigation and rights enforcement matters (both Concord-specific and other relevant matters within the music industry) for Concord management and Board, including preparation of summaries and presentations
• Maintain comprehensive litigation tracker
• Work with internal business divisions to identify and pursue or otherwise assist with rights enforcement matters
• Manage and track litigation holds
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

• Experienced attorney with 8-10 years controversy and music industry experience, with deep knowledge of recorded music and music publishing transactions and IP rights
• D., admitted to the bar in TN, NY and/or CA
• Superb accuracy, extreme detail-orientation, and strong follow-up skills
• Motivated, enthusiastic and organized individual who enjoys working in a friendly but fast-paced team environment
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience leading and motivating a team
• Excellent judgement and interpersonal skills, with ability to interface directly and professionally with senior executives, outside counsel, and third parties

*This job is hybrid- requiring 3 days a week minimum on site. 

At Concord, we offer comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, generous time off, parental leave, charity match, paid time off for volunteering, and other fun company perks. We have beautiful new offices and a culture committed to supporting everyone’s growth and development.

Concord is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity is paramount for the creation of music, theater and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures.