Associate Attorney

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Who we are


Songkick is the world's largest artist-ticketing platform and leading concert discovery service. We help artists sell more tickets on their own site, on Songkick and across a wide range of partners, including Spotify, YouTube and BBC Music. More than 10 million fans use us each month across web and mobile. We are the biggest independent concert site in the world. We have sold millions of tickets direct to fans and sell more than 10,000 events each year. Artists who use our ticketing service include Adele, Kenny Chesney, Ellie Goulding, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Mumford & Sons, and The xx.



Our team combines deep consumer product and technical expertise with a complete view of what matters to modern artists. We are veterans of Apple, Skype, Google, and Amazon working alongside a former member of Beyonce’s management team, a producer for the Wu-Tang Clan, various working musicians, and the person who literally wrote the book on the ticketing industry.


Our global team is spread across offices strategically located in London, New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.



What we’re looking for



The Associate Attorney will work closely with Songkick’s General Counsel to advance all of our strategic legal initiatives while supporting our day-to-day legal work. Our legal team is asked to serve as in-house experts on a broad range of complex legal, regulatory and business matters while supporting our global team on their routine business needs such as drafting and negotiating legal documents and contracts.



The ideal candidate has a couple years under their belt as an attorney, preferably in the technology or start-up space, who is accustomed to working in fast-paced environments where priorities change as the need arises. He or she will be able to balance legal formality with the needs of an entrepreneurial business and at all times will demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality in all sensitive matters.



Responsibilities

  • Advise on a wide range of legal issues, including business transactions, litigation, tax, intellectual property, financing and regulatory matters
  • Oversee the drafting and review of contracts and related documents
  • Analyze a broad range of complex laws and regulations affecting Songkick’s operations
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and work proactively to mitigate risk
  • Work with the General Counsel to manage legal partnerships, including outside counsel and representation
  • Support the administration of global stock option and other equity grants
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure their legal needs are met in a timely manner

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited US or International Law School
  • Admittance to New York State Bar
  • 1-2 years’ experience practicing law in a reputable firm or in-house, preferably in the technology or start-up realm
  • Understanding of international laws; United Kingdom experience a strong plus
  • Keen interest in and demonstrated knowledge of antitrust and privacy laws
  • Familiarity with e-commerce, on-line ticketing and/or live music
  • Outstanding verbal and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under tight deadline pressures
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Flexible, collaborative, team player

Compensation

  • Competitive salary
  • Employee stock options means you’ll own a piece
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan
  • Unlimited paid time off policy
  • Above-market medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Stocked kitchen and snacks
  • Monthly concert allowance (living the dream right here!) and an awesome team means you’ll never have to go to a show alone
  • Company sponsored social events

Songkick is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees.

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