Job Übersicht
Department: Legal
Supervisor: COO
Location: Remote (Germany)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (at least 60%)
Assessment: After an initial interview case handling of legal scenarios will be part of the selection process.
Starting date: Available at short notice or by mutual agreement
Company Overview
We are a tech-driven company in the music industry, dedicated to creating innovative technologies and services that help our clients and partners focus on what they love.
Job Purpose
The Business & Legal Affairs Manager will oversee all aspects of business and legal operations, ensuring timely, value-driven support for both the company and its clients. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and coordination with external legal resources, playing a critical role in safeguarding our business interests and enhancing our partnerships within the music and technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
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- Contract Management
- Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts tailored to our business needs and regulatory landscape.
- Develop and maintain a suite of contract templates for efficiency and consistency.
- Regularly update contracts and partnership agreements to reflect evolving business and industry requirements.
- Legal Compliance & Documentation
- Oversee and update the company’s general terms and conditions.
- Handle ownership conflicts, claims, and copyright infringements (both inbound and outbound).
- Monitor contract terms, exclusivity clauses, and product obligations.
- Participation in the optimization and documentation of processes to improve overall efficiency (SOPs)..
- Content Protection & Fraud Prevention
- Contribute to the content protection and fraud unit, implementing proactive measures to safeguard our assets and those of our partners.
- Legal Support & Advisory
- Provide legal support to customer operations and sales teams, ensuring alignment with legal and business standards.
- Coordinate with external lawyers as needed for specialized expertise.
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- Design, document, and refine legal processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Integrate legal processes with technology to streamline and automate workflows.
Skills and Qualifications
- Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to excellence, fairness, and impactful work.
- Independent, structured, and performance-oriented work style.
- Deadline-drive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Open, communicative, and team-focused personality.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in law and/or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a technology or music industry context.
- Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Legal Knowledge
- Understanding of copyright and intellectual property laws, particularly across Europe, the UK, and the USA.
- Technical Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office.
- Familiarity with tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, Zapier or similar platforms is a plus.
- Experience with YouTube, TikTok, and Meta CMS is a welcome bonus.
- Tech-savvy with a keen interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
What awaits you?
- Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing tech company that’s revolutionizing the music industry. Here, music industry expertise meets software development and UX design—powered by AI.
- Open and Inclusive Culture: At iGroove, we value a collaborative, respectful work environment where every team member contributes to shared success.
- Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced professionals, gain unique insights, and expand your expertise in music and technology.
- Flexible Workspaces: Enjoy a mix of office options, from a penthouse with a 360-degree terrace overlooking Lake Zurich to the convenience of working from home.
Company Culture
We are guided and driven by the following principles
- Win/Win – Building trust through fairness and shared success
- Strive for Excellence – Commitment to high-quality work in every task
- Passion-Driven – Do what you love and help others do the same
- Impact-Focused – Creating impact by focusing on what matters
- Care Deeply – Improving lives through proactive support
About iGroove: At iGroove, we’re revolutionizing the music distribution landscape by empowering artists & labels to reach global audiences with ease and efficiency. As a dynamic and innovative startup, we blend cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to provide unparalleled support across all music genres. Our mission is to amplify the voices of artists worldwide, fostering a vibrant and inclusive music community.
Apply Today here! Join us in a role where legal expertise, technology, and music industry insight come together to create something impactful.