Apple Media Services legal group seeks an exceptional lawyer to join a fun, challenging and rewarding environment. Based in London, the position will be focused on providing full legal support across matters that impact the Apple content services business for the EMEIA region, including for the Apple TV app, Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Podcast, the App Store, and other content services from Apple. We are passionate about media and technology, and we want someone like-minded to join our team
Description
You will have a good level of hands-on experience in the entertainment and media industries and will have a strong understanding of the complex rights issues at play across various content types, particularly music and video. You will have experience of advising on regulatory matters, preferably with experience of liaising with regulators. You will be knowledgeable about the digital audiovisual and music market, the entertainment industry, and content distribution issues, either from having worked at a law firm or a media industry organization, digital content distributor, film studio or record label.
Working for a company that invents entire industries means you will be challenged to creatively apply your legal and commercial experience to new and often unexplored scenarios.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years relevant legal experience (private practice and/or in-house experience).
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex issues in a clear way to a large audience, both internally and externally.
Experience in drafting and negotiating complex and groundbreaking commercial license agreements.
Outstanding negotiation, problem solving, communication and drafting skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, make difficult decisions, break down complex issues, and balance risk with business need.
Ability to issue spot and advise on legal and commercial implications while furthering business objectives and goals.
Have a strong work ethic and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative and team driven working environment.
Confident in handling multiple projects when working towards strict deadlines, with strong organisational skills.
Passion for building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
English is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience of the media and entertainment industry. Experience of working at a key stakeholder, industry organization, film studio or record label is desirable.
Additional languages (especially European languages) are a plus.