Legal Assistant, Music Business Affairs

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions. 

Take-Two Interactive is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Music Business Affairs team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of the music, legal, and financial functions of the video game industry. A successful candidate will have a strong passion for both music and video games and thrive in collaborating with team members who share these same interests and creative enthusiasm.

The Legal Assistant role works closely with internal teams and external licensors in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all music licensing components are thoroughly reviewed and approved on schedule while consistently adhering to company guidelines, quality standards, and contractual requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate eager to apply and expand their skills within a specialized team at a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of video games.

• Work closely with game labels, internal departments - including legal and finance - and external partners to: 
• Process and track outgoing payments for music licenses across the company.
• Onboard vendors and request appropriate documentation for processing payments; serve as primary contact for queries from vendors and ensure answers are provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain database of contract and payment-related information, and easily manage data as needed for reporting.
• Partner closely with Finance Operations, International Tax, and Accounts Payable departments to diagnose and resolve onboarding and payment queries.
• Prepare royalty reports to ensure they are consistent with contractual obligations. 
• Initiate, drive, and implement improvements of license payment processes and reporting. 
• Maintain music clearance trackers with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support external agents with efforts related to in-game and marketing music clearances, flagging legal issues accordingly.
• Draft music and entertainment related agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, letters of direction, and more.
• Perform research and internal audits of payments and corresponding documentation.
• Other support as necessary for various Music Business Affairs projects. 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience preferred, or a demonstrated interest in music business affairs.
• Prior music licensing and payment processing experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled at reviewing and understanding music agreements and their payment terms.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects at any given time.
• Capacity to work proactively and reliably under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and analyzing pivot tables, performing complex lookups (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), using formulas and functions for data analysis, and generating clear reports.
• Proactive drive for knowledge, fueled by a passion for music, gaming, and a keen interest in emerging industry trends and innovations.

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,700 and $97,260 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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