Junior Lawyer – Legal & Business Affairs
Come As You Are.
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’
About BMG Australia
BMG Australia is an innovative and dynamic workplace. The award-winning office contains a state-of-the-art onsite recording studio amidst an inspiring décor. The company was named by the Australian Financial Review in 2021 as one of Australia’s most innovative companies, and in 2022 one of Australia’s best places to work. The company offers a First Nations Scholarship in partnership with the University of Newcastle, a generous EAP program and a multitude of employee benefits.
Some of BMG Australia’s local signings include Dope Lemon, Crowded House, Julia Stone, Pacific Avenue, Alison Wonderland, What So Not, Young Franco, CHAII, Jet, Neil Finn, Hockey Dad, Dune Rats and The Cat Empire.
Junior Lawyer – Legal & Business Affairs
As a Junior Lawyer, you’ll support the Senior Director of LBA, offering timely advice and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Your tasks will range from contract drafting and legal research to attending meetings and managing corporate compliance. Stay current with APRA AMCOS, ARIA, and PPCA guidelines, and work closely with marketing and external lawyers. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your legal skills in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. Join us and be a key player in our team!
Key Responsibilities.
- Assisting the Senior Director of LBA in the provision of effective and timely advice to all lines of the business;
- Analysis of industry legislative and regulatory compliance requirements;
- Contributing to the enhancement of internal policies and frameworks;
- Remaining up to date on APRA AMCOS, ARIA and PPCA practices and guidelines;
- Assisting in the preparation of agendas for internal and external meetings and, as required, attending such meetings and taking minutes;
- Attending to sample, adaptation and interpolation requests;
- Contract tracking database updates;
- Legal research;
- Assisting in preparation for internal and external audits;
- Contract reviews and proofing;
- GDPR compliance;
- Corporate compliance (including lodgement of ASIC documents);
- Internal document filing;
- Contract set-ups in Adobe;
- Local trade-mark tracking;
- Keeping up to date with common law precedents, and providing case summaries of relevant decisions;
- Assisting in drafting and reviewing contracts including recording contracts, publishing contracts, production music agreements, sample and adaptation agreements, third-party contributor agreements and sync agreements (eg. producer and mixer agreements).
- Assisting in drafting and reviewing T&Cs and liaising with marketing to obtain all relevant information regarding upcoming competitions and promotions;
- Liaising with BMG’s external lawyers.
Your Profile
- Completion of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.
- Hold a current Australian practising certificate.
- Previous experience in a legal assistant,paralegal or junior lawyer role.
- Familiarity with contract law, intellectual property, and industry-specific regulations
- Understanding of guidelines from APRA AMCOS, ARIA, and PPCA.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing various types of contracts (recording, publishing, production music, and third-party agreements)
- Strong analytical skills for legislative and regulatory requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and maintaining contract tracking databases
- High level of accuracy in proofreading contracts, conducting legal research, and common law precedents
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
About
BMG is the new model music company founded by Bertelsmann in 2008 as a direct response to the challenges of music’s digital revolution. Key to its innovative approach is the fact it represents the traditionally separate music publishing and recording rights off the same state-of-the-art platform internationally. BMG is already the world’s fourth biggest music publisher and the first new global player in the recordings business in decades.
BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 14 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over 2,5m songs and recordings, including the catalogues of Chrysalis, Bug, Virgin, Mute, Sanctuary, Primary Wave and Talpa Music, as well as literally thousands of artists and songwriters attracted by its fresh approach. BMG is owned by international media company Bertelsmann, which also includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with.
International offices are located in Berlin (HQ), Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, Paris, Hilversum, London, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm, Sydney, Beijing, Sao Paulo.
Company: BMG Rights Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country: Australia
State/Region: New South Wales
City: Surry Hills
Postal Code: 2010
