Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher

Job title : Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher

The Entertainment Lawyer/Music Publisher is responsible for developing, protecting and commercializing Green Indie’s music publishing catalogue and Green Indie as a whole. The role oversees copyright administration, publishing agreements, licensing, royalty administration, catalogue exploitation and business development to maximize revenue and ensure the long-term value of the Company's intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Green Indie’s publishing catalogue and maintain accurate ownership, writer split and metadata records.
• Register musical works with collecting societies, publishers and digital rights organizations.
• Draft, negotiate and administer songwriter, publishing, co-publishing, administration, synchronization and licensing agreements.
• Ensure copyrights are protected and all works comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Identify and negotiate synchronization opportunities for film, television, advertising, gaming, brands and digital media.
• Monitor royalty statements, reconcile income, investigate discrepancies and prepare periodic royalty reports.
• Liaise with COSON, MCSN, foreign collecting societies, sub-publishers, DSPs and licensing partners.
• Advise artistes and songwriters on publishing rights, copyright ownership and royalty opportunities.
• Develop strategies to increase publishing income through licensing, catalogue exploitation and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain publishing databases, prepare management reports and support audits.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend new publishing opportunities.
• Represent Green Indie in industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in law, Music Business, Entertainment Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum of three years' experience in music publishing, copyright administration, licensing, entertainment law or a related field is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of copyright law, publishing administration, royalty collection, licensing, synchronization and digital music distribution. Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, project management and Microsoft Office skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Excellent communication, integrity, confidentiality, commercial awareness, relationship management, attention to detail, initiative and ability to work under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely registration of 100% of eligible musical works.
• Growth in publishing, licensing and synchronization revenue.
• Accurate royalty reconciliation and reporting.
• Zero material copyright or contractual compliance breaches.
• Increased catalogue exploitation and strategic partnerships.
• Timely execution of publishing agreements and stakeholder satisfaction.