Associate Counsel, Warner Music Group

• Canadian law degree and member in good standing with a Canadian law society
• Minimum 5–6 years post-call experience (other relevant experience considered)
• Strong knowledge of copyright law and commercial contracting of recording agreements
• Experience in entertainment, media, or music industry is a strong asset
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• High degree of professional ethics, judgment, and discretion
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Commercially astute, collaborative, and culturally aware

Desirable

• The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal and business affairs support to Warner Music Canada, acting as the primary in-house legal advisor for the region.
• This role supports senior leadership, A&R, marketing, finance, and operations teams across a broad range of matters including artist and commercial agreements, intellectual property, corporate governance, compliance, employment, and disputes. The role requires a commercially minded lawyer who can operate independently in a fast-paced, creative, and highly regulated environment
• Legal & Business Affairs
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Recording agreements (album, single, track-based, profit share, bespoke deals)
• Distribution, merchandising, sync licensing, brand partnerships,
• Support artist lifecycle matters including signings, renegotiations, option exercises, and terminations
• Work closely with Finance on deal analysis, P&Ls, and commercial assessments
• Serve as trusted legal advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams
• Advise on copyright, neighbouring rights, trademarks, and digital rights matters
• Support rights management for the region by being Warner’s representative on various boards and industry group committees, including serving on the ReSound Board
• Maintain and oversee contract records, option diaries, and rights management systems
• Support corporate governance, delegations of authority, and conflict-of-interest processes
• Coordinate government and regulatory matters, including copyright reform initiatives with industry bodies and associations

• Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position