Lead Counsel, Music
Meta seeks an experienced US-qualified intellectual property lawyer with a proven committment for music, copyright law, and technology to serve as Lead Counsel, Music, a licensing and product counsel role. This position will partner closely with internal business counterparts to negotiate and deliver partnerships with record companies, music publishers, CMOs, and other music industry stakeholders across territories, and also work closely with a wide range of cross-functional teams to provide strategic and tactical counseling on the integration of music within Meta’s family of apps.
Lead Counsel, Music Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate complex music license agreements with key record labels, music publishers, and CMOs
- Support Meta’s music business development team in executing our music licensing strategy across labels, publishers, and CMOs
- Evaluate and advise business and product teams on the scope of Meta’s music licenses and legal risks associated with new and existing music products and features
- Own, drive, and/or execute on complex and high impact team or organization-wide projects or areas of focus
- Provide product knowledge and insight for colleagues on the Music Legal and Music and Product Business Development teams
- Work collaboratively with a wide range of cross-functional (XFN) colleagues across various business, partnership, product, and legal teams
- Provide client service under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Instruct and manage outside counsel, as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Experience in the music industry or advising clients on new and evolving technologies
- Commercial awareness, and business judgment
- Experience dealing with ambiguity, a fast-paced working environment, and near-constant change
Preferred Qualifications:
- Copyright or IP licensing experience
- Knowledge of the music industry and digital music licensing landscape both in the US and internationally
- Knowledge of US and UK/EU copyright law (e.g., Section 106, DMCA, CDA, E-Commerce Directive, etc.)
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$170,000/year to $237,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
